Bee Lake Dam Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 23, 2025
Bee Lake Dam, located in Adams, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreation purposes.
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Summary
This earth dam, with a core type of buttress, stands at a height of 35 feet and has a storage capacity of 255 acre-feet. While its hazard potential is rated as low and its condition assessment remains unrated, the risk assessment for Bee Lake Dam is moderate.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, this dam is state regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced upon. With a spillway type of uncontrolled, Bee Lake Dam poses a moderate risk level of 3. Although it has not been modified in recent years and lacks certain inspection and emergency preparedness documentation, the dam's unique design and location in the Vicksburg District make it a noteworthy site for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and study.
Despite its lack of specific construction and inspection details, Bee Lake Dam offers a glimpse into the intricate relationship between dams, water resources, and environmental regulations in the state of Mississippi. As a low-hazard structure with a focus on recreation, this dam presents an opportunity for further research and conservation efforts to ensure its continued safety and functionality in the face of evolving climate challenges.
Dam Height |
35 |
Drainage Area |
0.1 |
Nid Storage |
255 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
35 |
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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.
Bee Lake Dam