Fuller Dam Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Fuller Dam, located in Lafayette, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure that serves primarily for recreational purposes.
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Summary
Completed in 1994, this earth dam stands at a height of 19 feet and stretches 325 feet in length, creating a storage capacity of 59 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the Little Tallahatchie River and has a moderate hazard potential, with a low risk assessment score of 3.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, Fuller Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state. Despite its age, the dam's condition assessment is not rated, and there is no emergency action plan in place. With a surface area of 5.4 acres and a drainage area of 0.24 square miles, the dam has an uncontrolled spillway type and a maximum discharge capacity of 76 cubic feet per second. Overall, Fuller Dam presents a moderate risk due to its hazard potential and lack of recent assessments or emergency preparedness measures.
Year Completed |
1994 |
Dam Length |
325 |
Dam Height |
19 |
River Or Stream |
UNT OF LITTLE TALLAHATCHIE RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5.4 |
Drainage Area |
0.24 |
Nid Storage |
59 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
19 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Little Tallahatchie River At Etta
|
156cfs |
Yocona River Nr Oxford
|
96cfs |
Otoucalofa Creek Canal Nr Water Valley
|
25cfs |
Hotopha Creek Nr Batesville
|
13cfs |
Coldwater River Nr Olive Branch
|
104cfs |
Skuna River At Bruce
|
30cfs |
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.
Fuller Dam