Russell Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Mogridge Lake Dam Ms06076 Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Russell Lake Dam, located in Pontotoc, Mississippi, was completed in 2002 and serves as a recreational water resource in the area.
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Summary
This private earth dam stands at a height of 22 feet and has a length of 500 feet, with a storage capacity of 264 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the Toccopola Creek and is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
While the hazard potential of the dam is currently classified as undetermined, its condition assessment is listed as not rated. Despite this, the risk assessment for Russell Lake Dam is moderate, indicating a level 3 risk. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and has a maximum discharge capacity of 1101 cubic feet per second, making it a crucial structure for managing water flow in the region. Additionally, the dam has not been designated as a US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) facility.
Overall, Russell Lake Dam provides a valuable recreational and water management resource for the community, with its construction and operation overseen by private entities and state regulatory agencies. With its moderate risk profile and undetermined hazard potential, continued monitoring and maintenance of the dam are essential to ensure its safety and functionality for both recreational and water resource purposes in the region.
Year Completed |
2002 |
Dam Length |
500 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
UNT OF TOCCOPOLA CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
25 |
Drainage Area |
0.55 |
Nid Storage |
264 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Nid Height |
22 |
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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.
Russell Lake Dam