Blue Springs Lake B Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Blue Springs Lake B Dam, located in DeSoto, Mississippi, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1995 primarily for recreational purposes.


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Summary

The dam stands at a height of 37 feet and stretches 560 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 460 acre-feet. Situated on the UNT of Duck Pond Bayou, the dam's maximum discharge capacity is 2604 cubic feet per second, with an uncontrolled spillway type. Despite being classified as having an undetermined hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, the dam's condition remains unrated, and emergency action plans are not currently prepared.

Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, Blue Springs Lake B Dam is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam's location within the Vicksburg District and its proximity to the Cong representative Trent Kelly (R) further highlight its significance within the region. While the dam's risk management measures and inundation maps remain undisclosed, its association with a 0.39 square mile drainage area and 22-acre surface area underscores its impact on the local water resources and climate dynamics. Enthusiasts interested in water resource management and climate resilience would find Blue Springs Lake B Dam a compelling case study for understanding the intersection of infrastructure, recreation, and risk assessment in the context of Mississippi's waterways.

Year Completed

1995

Dam Length

560

Dam Height

37

River Or Stream

UNT OF DUCK POND BAYOU

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

22

Drainage Area

0.39

Nid Storage

460

Hazard Potential

Undetermined

Nid Height

37
       
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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.