E L Welford Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ms04495 Lake Dam Ms04491 Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
E L Welford Lake Dam, located in Lee, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure that serves the primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
This earth dam, with a buttress core type, stands at a height of 17 feet and has a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet. While the dam's hazard potential is currently undetermined, its risk assessment is rated as moderate.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, this dam is state regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced. However, certain details such as the year of completion, dam length, and surface area are not specified. With a spillway type of uncontrolled, the dam's condition assessment is not rated, and the emergency action plan status is unclear. Nonetheless, the E L Welford Lake Dam presents an intriguing site for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking to explore and understand the complexities of dam management and risk assessment in Mississippi.
Dam Height |
17 |
Nid Storage |
80 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Nid Height |
17 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Town Creek Nr Nettleton
|
218cfs |
Town Creek At Eason Boulevard At Tupelo
|
65cfs |
Tombigbee River Nr Amory
|
3330cfs |
Tombigbee River At Bigbee
|
355cfs |
Tombigbee River At Aberdeen Lock And Dam
|
121cfs |
Tombigbee River Nr Fulton
|
182cfs |
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.
E L Welford Lake Dam