E. J. Hurdle Lake Dam Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 6, 2025
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Summary
J. Hurdle Lake Dam, located in Marshall, Mississippi, was completed in 2005 and serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a serene setting for water enthusiasts to enjoy. This earth dam with a buttress core stands at a height of 30.03 feet, creating a reservoir with a normal storage capacity of 29 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 253.8 acre-feet. The dam's low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment make it a relatively safe and secure structure within the region.
Managed by a private owner, the E. J. Hurdle Lake Dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring that it meets state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements. Despite not having a designated dam type, the structure spans 1200 feet in length and covers a surface area of 5.82 acres, with a small drainage area of 0.1 acres. The dam's uncontrolled spillway type and maximum discharge capacity of 540 cubic feet per second further enhance its functionality and safety measures.
With its picturesque location and well-maintained condition, E. J. Hurdle Lake Dam offers a valuable recreational resource for the local community and visitors alike. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the importance of sustainable dam management and risk assessment becomes increasingly crucial to ensure the safety and longevity of structures like this one.
Year Completed |
2005 |
Dam Length |
1200 |
Dam Height |
30.03 |
Surface Area |
5.82 |
Drainage Area |
0.1 |
Nid Storage |
253.8 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
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.
E. J. Hurdle Lake Dam