Hudson Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 29, 2025

Hudson Lake Dam, located in Purvis, Mississippi, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes.


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Summary

The dam sits on the UNT of Spice Pond Creek and is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. With a structural height of 31.5 feet and a dam height of 22.5 feet, Hudson Lake Dam boasts a storage capacity of 754 acre-feet and a surface area of 49.79 acres.

Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, indicating a need for cautious monitoring and management. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a maximum discharge of 203.62 cubic feet per second. While the dam's condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated," it is subject to regular state inspections and enforcement to ensure its safety and integrity.

Hudson Lake Dam's designer, DUNGAN ENGINEERING, has created a buttress-style earth dam that provides a recreational haven for locals and visitors alike. With its scenic location and ample storage capacity, the dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience in the Lamar County region of Mississippi.

Dam Length

1000

Dam Height

22.5

River Or Stream

UNT OF SPICE POND CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

49.79

Hydraulic Height

17.5

Drainage Area

1.21

Nid Storage

754

Structural Height

31.5

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

32
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.