Ballas Dam Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Ballas Dam, located in Carroll, Mississippi, was completed in 1997 and serves as a recreational water resource in the area.
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Summary
The dam is privately owned and regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam provides a safe environment for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife observation.
The earth-type dam stands at a height of 19 feet and has a length of 876 feet, with a storage capacity of 288 acre-feet. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, allowing for controlled release of water during high flow events. Despite not being rated for condition assessment, the dam is regularly inspected, meeting state regulatory requirements for inspection, enforcement, and permitting. The surrounding area offers 20 acres of surface water and a drainage area of 0.28 square miles, providing a serene setting for outdoor enthusiasts and climate enthusiasts alike to enjoy.
Ballas Dam's location within the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers ensures that it meets federal guidelines and standards for dam safety. With its primary purpose being recreation, the dam offers a safe and enjoyable environment for visitors to appreciate the intersection of water resources and climate dynamics. As a vital part of the local ecosystem, Ballas Dam contributes to the conservation and sustainable management of water resources in Mississippi, making it a valuable asset for both the community and the environment.
Year Completed |
1997 |
Dam Length |
876 |
Dam Height |
19 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
20 |
Drainage Area |
0.28 |
Nid Storage |
288 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
19 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Big Black River At West
|
223cfs |
Batupan Bogue At Grenada
|
134cfs |
Yalobusha River At Grenada
|
3080cfs |
Abiaca Creek At Cruger
|
44cfs |
Yockanookany River Nr Kosciusko
|
45cfs |
Tallahatchie River At Money
|
6080cfs |
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.
Ballas Dam