Lake Lucille Dam Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 8, 2025
Lake Lucille Dam, located in Meridian, Mississippi, is a federal-owned structure managed by the US Navy for recreational purposes.
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Summary
Built in 1947 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 18 feet and stretches 720 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 216 acre-feet. The dam, situated on TR-Big Reed Creek, has a spillway width of 20 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 220 cubic feet per second.
Despite its low hazard potential, Lake Lucille Dam's condition assessment is marked as poor as of March 2019. The dam is inspected every five years, with the last inspection conducted in 2019. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, indicating a level 3 risk. While the dam lacks Emergency Action Plan (EAP) preparedness details, it is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and falls under state jurisdiction for permitting, inspection, and enforcement.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will be intrigued by the historical significance and engineering details of Lake Lucille Dam, as well as the ongoing maintenance challenges it faces. The dam's unique location on TR-Big Reed Creek and its primary purpose for recreation make it a valuable asset within the Mississippi water infrastructure. With a focus on risk management and potential modifications to improve its condition assessment, Lake Lucille Dam serves as a key point of interest for those interested in sustainable water resource management practices.
Year Completed |
1947 |
Dam Length |
720 |
Dam Height |
18 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BIG REED CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
17 |
Hydraulic Height |
18 |
Drainage Area |
0.7 |
Nid Storage |
216 |
Structural Height |
16 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
18 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Sowashee Creek At Meridian
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12cfs |
Sucarnoochee River At Livingston Al
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310cfs |
Bodka Creek Near Geiger
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15cfs |
Okatibbee Creek At Arundel
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69cfs |
Chunky River Nr Chunky
|
179cfs |
Noxubee River Nr Geiger
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220cfs |
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.
Lake Lucille Dam