D Herring Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
D Herring Dam in Mississippi, completed in 1998, stands as a testament to both recreational and water management purposes.
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Summary
With a height of 19 feet and a length of 1100 feet, this earth dam provides storage for up to 121 acre-feet of water, serving as a vital resource for the surrounding area. Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced to ensure its safety and functionality.
The dam, located in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, features an uncontrolled spillway and a moderate risk assessment. While its hazard potential remains undetermined, the dam's condition is currently not rated. Despite this, the dam plays a crucial role in water management, with a drainage area of 0.06 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 124 cubic feet per second. Its primary purpose for recreation highlights its importance in providing both leisure activities and water resource management for the region.
As an earth-type dam with a buttress core, D Herring Dam not only offers recreational opportunities but also contributes to the overall water infrastructure of the area. With its capacity to store and manage water flow, the dam plays a pivotal role in mitigating flood risks and enhancing water resource sustainability in Oktibbeha County and beyond. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, D Herring Dam serves as a fascinating example of how infrastructure can serve dual purposes of recreation and environmental stewardship.
Year Completed |
1998 |
Dam Length |
1100 |
Dam Height |
19 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11 |
Drainage Area |
0.06 |
Nid Storage |
121 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Nid Height |
19 |
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 |
Tombigbee River At Aberdeen Lock And Dam
|
121cfs |
Tombigbee River Nr Amory
|
3330cfs |
Noxubee River At Macon
|
147cfs |
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.
D Herring Dam