Gibson Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Gibson Lake Dam in Mississippi is a private dam with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
This earth dam is of buttress core type and stands at a height of 18 feet, providing a storage capacity of 108 acre-feet. The dam has an uncontrolled spillway and is currently rated as having an undetermined hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the dam is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. While the dam's condition assessment is not rated, it meets guidelines for emergency action plans. This dam, located in Covington County, Mississippi, serves as a vital resource for water recreation enthusiasts in the area.
With its picturesque location and recreational opportunities, Gibson Lake Dam offers a serene environment for visitors to enjoy water-based activities. Climate and water resource enthusiasts will appreciate the dam's unique design and purpose, as well as its role in providing a safe and enjoyable recreational experience for the community.
Dam Height |
18 |
Nid Storage |
108 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Nid Height |
18 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Leaf River Nr Collins
|
196cfs |
Okatoma Creek At Sanford
|
122cfs |
Bouie Creek Nr Hattiesburg
|
162cfs |
Tallahala Creek At Laurel
|
17cfs |
Leaf River At Hattiesburg
|
758cfs |
Strong River At D`Lo
|
88cfs |
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.
Gibson Lake Dam