Canebrake Golf Course Hole Number 12 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Canebrake Golf Course Hole Number 12 Dam, located in Lamar, Mississippi, serves as a vital water resource for the area, primarily designated for recreational purposes.


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Summary

Completed in 1997, this earth dam stands at a height of 13.5 feet and has a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. The dam spans 185 feet in length and covers a surface area of 7.38 acres, with a drainage area of 0.28 square miles.

Managed by the private owner, this dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring that it meets state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements. With an undetermined hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam's condition is currently not rated. The surrounding Perkins Creek serves as the primary water source for this structure, with a maximum discharge capacity of 1030 cubic feet per second through an uncontrolled spillway.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Canebrake Golf Course Hole Number 12 Dam represents a fascinating intersection of human engineering and environmental stewardship. As a crucial component of the local ecosystem, this dam provides not only recreational opportunities but also essential water storage and management capabilities. Its regulatory oversight and risk assessment highlight the importance of maintaining and monitoring such infrastructure in the face of changing climate conditions.

Year Completed

1997

Dam Length

185

Dam Height

13.5

River Or Stream

UNT OF PERKINS CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

7.38

Drainage Area

0.28

Nid Storage

70

Hazard Potential

Undetermined

Nid Height

14
       
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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.