George W Lee Jr Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 15, 2025
George W Lee Jr Lake Dam, located in Warren County, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure that serves primarily for recreational purposes.
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Summary
Completed in 1992, this earth dam stands at a height of 21 feet and has a length of 254 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 62 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the Unt of Markham Creek and is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, George W Lee Jr Lake Dam is designed with an uncontrolled spillway type. Despite not being rated for its condition assessment, the dam is inspected, permitted, and enforced by the state regulatory agency, ensuring its safety and compliance with regulations. The dam's location, surrounded by a surface area of 5 acres and a drainage area of 0.11 square miles, offers water resource and climate enthusiasts a picturesque setting to enjoy outdoor activities.
For those interested in water resource management and climate conservation, George W Lee Jr Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study. Its construction and operational details, coupled with its purposeful design for recreation, offer a valuable insight into the intersection of human intervention in natural landscapes. With its controlled storage capacity and regulated maintenance, this dam serves as a testament to responsible water infrastructure development while providing a scenic backdrop for environmental enthusiasts to appreciate and explore.
Year Completed |
1992 |
Dam Length |
254 |
Dam Height |
21 |
River Or Stream |
UNT OF MARKHAM CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Drainage Area |
0.11 |
Nid Storage |
62 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
21 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Big Black River Nr Bovina
|
423cfs |
Mississippi River At Vicksburg
|
260000cfs |
Bayou Pierre Nr Willows
|
179cfs |
Lynch Creek At Jackson
|
1100cfs |
Big Black River Nr Bentonia
|
320cfs |
Pearl River At Jackson
|
955cfs |
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.
George W Lee Jr Lake Dam