Mickey Santangelo Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Mickey Santangelo Lake Dam in Hancock, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
The dam, located on the UNT of White Cypress Creek, serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a tranquil escape for water resource and climate enthusiasts. With a low hazard potential and a very high risk assessment rating, the dam stands at 16 feet in height and spans 1000 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 235 acre-feet and a surface area of 21.8 acres.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment rating indicates a need for vigilant monitoring and management to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure. The controlled spillway type and buttress core design contribute to the dam's stability and function in managing water flow. While the condition assessment of the dam is currently not rated, the presence of state regulatory oversight and inspection ensures that necessary measures are in place to address any potential risks or issues that may arise.
As a hub for outdoor recreation and a key feature in the local water resource landscape, Mickey Santangelo Lake Dam stands as a testament to the importance of responsible dam management in mitigating risks and ensuring the safety of surrounding communities. Its role in providing recreational opportunities while balancing water resource management underscores the interconnectedness of climate, water, and human activities in shaping the environment.
Dam Length |
1000 |
Dam Height |
16 |
River Or Stream |
UNT OF WHITE CYPRESS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
21.8 |
Hydraulic Height |
12 |
Nid Storage |
235 |
Structural Height |
16 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
16 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
East Hobolochitto Creek Nr Caesar
|
380cfs |
Wolf River Nr Landon
|
1010cfs |
West Hobolochitto Creek Nr Mcneill
|
456cfs |
Biloxi River At Wortham
|
467cfs |
Bogue Chitto River Near Bush
|
2090cfs |
Pearl River Near Bogalusa
|
4900cfs |
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.
Mickey Santangelo Lake Dam