Fairways Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 12, 2025
Fairways Lake Dam, located in Warren, Mississippi, is a private earth dam built in 1993 for recreational purposes along Muddy Creek.
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Summary
Standing at a height of 23 feet and spanning 530 feet in length, the dam has a storage capacity of 1634 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 40.5 acres. Despite being of moderate risk with an undetermined hazard potential, the dam is currently in a not rated condition assessment, with no recent inspection or emergency action plan in place.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, Fairways Lake Dam is not federally owned or funded, and has no associated structures or locks. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, with a maximum discharge capacity of 589 cubic feet per second. While the dam serves a primary purpose of recreation, it is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement, ensuring its safety and compliance with environmental standards. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Fairways Lake Dam stands as a vital recreational structure within the Mississippi landscape, offering both leisure and regulatory significance.
Year Completed |
1993 |
Dam Length |
530 |
Dam Height |
23 |
River Or Stream |
MUDDY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
40.5 |
Drainage Area |
0.34 |
Nid Storage |
1634 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Nid Height |
23 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Big Black River Nr Bovina
|
484cfs |
Mississippi River At Vicksburg
|
274000cfs |
Bayou Pierre Nr Willows
|
170cfs |
Big Black River Nr Bentonia
|
379cfs |
Lynch Creek At Jackson
|
1100cfs |
Tensas River At Tendal
|
37cfs |
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.
Fairways Lake Dam