Kennedy Lake Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ms04501 Lake Dam Fred Pettigrew Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Kennedy Lake, located in Lee County, Mississippi, is a private reservoir primarily used for recreational purposes.
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Summary
Built in 1960 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at 25 feet in height and stretches 2,100 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 225 acre-feet. The spillway, with a width of 15 feet, is uncontrolled, and the maximum discharge is recorded at 334 cfs.
Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment score of 3, Kennedy Lake has not been inspected or assessed for its condition. With no state regulation or permitting in place, the dam's emergency action plan and risk management measures remain unknown. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Kennedy Lake an intriguing study subject due to the lack of available data on its maintenance and safety protocols, highlighting potential vulnerabilities in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
2100 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR- TOWN CREEK -OS |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Nid Storage |
225 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
25 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Town Creek At Eason Boulevard At Tupelo
|
65cfs |
Town Creek Nr Nettleton
|
144cfs |
Tombigbee River At Bigbee
|
970cfs |
Tombigbee River Nr Amory
|
3330cfs |
Tombigbee River Nr Fulton
|
180cfs |
Cummings Creek Nr Fulton
|
43cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Kennedy Lake