Steele Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Pennell Lake Dam Kleban Lake
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Steele Lake Dam, located in Oktibbeha, Mississippi, is a private-owned structure designed for recreational purposes.
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Summary
Completed in 1995, this earth dam stands at a height of 21 feet and spans 539 feet in length, creating a storage capacity of 109 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Trim Cane Creek and is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes in place to ensure its safety and compliance.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Steele Lake Dam has a moderate risk rating of 3 due to its location and design characteristics. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam has not undergone recent inspections or assessments to determine its overall safety. While an emergency action plan is not listed as being prepared, the dam's risk management measures and potential hazards are being monitored to mitigate any future issues that may arise.
Overall, Steele Lake Dam offers a recreational haven for enthusiasts in the area, but it is essential for water resource and climate enthusiasts to be aware of the dam's risk rating and regulatory oversight to ensure its continued safety and functionality. As a privately-owned structure, the responsibility lies with the owner to maintain and monitor the dam's condition to prevent any potential risks to the surrounding community and environment.
Year Completed |
1995 |
Dam Length |
539 |
Dam Height |
21 |
River Or Stream |
TRIM CANE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Drainage Area |
0.08 |
Nid Storage |
109 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
21 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Catalpa Creek At Mayhew
|
2940cfs |
Tombigbee River At Stennis Lock And Dam
|
2610cfs |
Luxapallila Creek Nr Columbus
|
525cfs |
Noxubee River At Macon
|
147cfs |
Tombigbee River At Aberdeen Lock And Dam
|
121cfs |
Tombigbee River At Bevill L&D Nr Pickensville
|
1550cfs |
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.
Steele Lake Dam