Booth Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Booth Lake Dam, located in Eupora, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure designed by NRCS for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes.
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Summary
Completed in 2007, this earth dam has a height of 23 feet and a hydraulic height of 21 feet, with a storage capacity of 174.13 acre-feet. The dam stands on soil foundations and spans 595 feet in length, serving the UNT of Bellefontaine Creek.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, Booth Lake Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential and not yet assessed for condition, the dam poses a moderate risk according to the data available. Its spillway type is uncontrolled, with a maximum discharge capacity of 755 cubic feet per second, and it covers a surface area of 15 acres within a drainage area of 0.4 square miles.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Booth Lake Dam can appreciate its role in providing essential services while being mindful of its risk management measures and the need for regular inspections and upkeep to ensure the safety of surrounding communities and the environment. Its location in Webster County, Mississippi, under the jurisdiction of the Mobile District, highlights the importance of maintaining and monitoring such structures to prevent potential hazards and ensure sustainable water management practices in the region.
Year Completed |
2007 |
Dam Length |
595 |
Dam Height |
23 |
River Or Stream |
UNT OF BELLEFONTAINE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
15 |
Hydraulic Height |
21 |
Drainage Area |
0.4 |
Nid Storage |
174.13 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
25 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Skuna River At Bruce
|
30cfs |
Batupan Bogue At Grenada
|
134cfs |
Yalobusha River At Grenada
|
3080cfs |
Catalpa Creek At Mayhew
|
2940cfs |
Otoucalofa Creek Canal Nr Water Valley
|
25cfs |
Big Black River At West
|
223cfs |
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.
Booth Lake Dam