D A Cook Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Located in Lauderdale, Mississippi, the D A Cook Pond Dam is a privately owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
With a primary purpose of recreation, this Earth dam with a buttress core stands at a height of 12 feet, providing a storage capacity of 56 acre-feet. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and is classified as having a low hazard potential, with a moderate risk assessment rating.
Despite not being rated for condition assessment, the D A Cook Pond Dam poses a moderate risk due to its age and structural integrity. While it has not undergone recent inspections or maintenance, the dam remains an important feature for recreational activities in the area. Climate and water resource enthusiasts may find interest in understanding the potential impact of this dam on the local ecosystem and the measures needed to ensure its continued safety and functionality.
As water resources and climate change continue to be hot topics of discussion, the D A Cook Pond Dam serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining and monitoring structures to prevent potential hazards. With its location in the Mobile District and under state jurisdiction, this dam represents a piece of Mississippi's infrastructure that requires ongoing attention and management to mitigate risks and ensure the safety of surrounding communities and the environment.
Dam Height |
12 |
Nid Storage |
56 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
12 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Sowashee Creek At Meridian
|
16cfs |
Okatibbee Creek At Arundel
|
89cfs |
Chickasawhay River At Enterprise
|
546cfs |
Chunky River Nr Chunky
|
301cfs |
Sucarnoochee River At Livingston Al
|
272cfs |
Bodka Creek Near Geiger
|
15cfs |
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.
D A Cook Pond Dam