Nolen Lake Dam Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Nolen Lake Dam, located in Noxubee, Mississippi, is a privately owned earth dam designed by MIKE BRENT and completed in 2005.
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Summary
This recreational dam stands at a height of 30 feet and has a storage capacity of 895 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 408 acre-feet. The dam spans a length of 1725 feet and is primarily used for recreational purposes, offering a surface area of 60 acres for activities such as fishing and boating.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, Nolen Lake Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its safety and compliance with environmental standards. The dam's hazard potential is rated as low, with a moderate risk assessment score of 3. While the dam has uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, it has not been rated for its condition, emergency action plan, or risk management measures, indicating areas for further evaluation and improvement to enhance its resilience to potential climate impacts.
Surrounded by the scenic beauty of the Unt of Jordan Creek, Nolen Lake Dam is a vital water resource for the region, providing both recreational opportunities and flood control benefits. Climate and water resource enthusiasts can appreciate the dam's role in water management and its potential for sustainable development in the face of changing environmental conditions. With ongoing monitoring and risk assessment, Nolen Lake Dam exemplifies the importance of proactive infrastructure management in ensuring the resilience of water resources to climate variability and extreme weather events.
Year Completed |
2005 |
Dam Length |
1725 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
UNT OF JORDAN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
60 |
Hydraulic Height |
29.5 |
Drainage Area |
1.07 |
Nid Storage |
895 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
30 |
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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.
Nolen Lake Dam