Gomel Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
The Gomel Lake Dam in Mississippi is a privately owned structure regulated by the state's Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
Located in Noxubee County, this earth dam with buttress core types serves the primary purpose of irrigation, providing essential water resources for agricultural activities in the region. With a height of 31.5 feet and a storage capacity of 404 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water levels and ensuring a reliable water supply for irrigation needs.
Constructed on the Bogue Chitto Creek, the Gomel Lake Dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. Despite being uncontrolled, the spillway of the dam can handle a maximum discharge of 70.2 cubic feet per second. While the risk assessment for this dam is moderate, there are no specific risk management measures or emergency action plans in place as of the latest data update in April 2021. Overall, the Gomel Lake Dam stands as a vital infrastructure for water resource management in the area, supporting agricultural activities and contributing to the local economy.
Dam Length |
760 |
Dam Height |
31.5 |
River Or Stream |
UNT OF BOGUE CHITTO CREEK |
Surface Area |
14 |
Hydraulic Height |
29.6 |
Drainage Area |
0.3 |
Nid Storage |
404 |
Structural Height |
33 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
33 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Tombigbee River At Bevill L&D Nr Pickensville
|
7340cfs |
Noxubee River Nr Geiger
|
188cfs |
Noxubee River At Macon
|
146cfs |
Bodka Creek Near Geiger
|
15cfs |
Tombigbee R At Gainesville L&D Nr Gainesville Al
|
3040cfs |
Luxapallila Creek Nr Columbus
|
563cfs |
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.
Gomel Lake Dam