Camp Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Camp Lake Dam in Mississippi is a privately owned structure with a primary purpose of recreation, specifically for fish and wildlife pond activities.
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Summary
Completed in 2010, this earth dam stands at a height of 18 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 216 acre-feet. The dam also serves as a popular recreational spot with a surface area of 22 acres for enthusiasts to enjoy.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, Camp Lake Dam has a moderate risk assessment rating and an undetermined hazard potential. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway type and a hydraulic height of 14 feet, with a structural height of 23 feet. The location of the dam on the outskirts of Jasper, Mississippi, near the UNT of McQuay Creek, makes it an ideal destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and appreciate the beauty of this engineered structure in a natural setting.
For those interested in water resource management and climate resilience, Camp Lake Dam provides a case study in private ownership and state regulation. With a designated purpose for both recreational and ecological activities, the dam offers a balance between human enjoyment and environmental conservation. As visitors engage in fishing, wildlife observation, and other recreational pursuits at the site, they can also appreciate the critical role that dams play in balancing water resources and supporting ecosystems in a changing climate landscape.
Year Completed |
2010 |
Dam Length |
600 |
Dam Height |
18 |
River Or Stream |
UNT OF MCQUAY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
22 |
Hydraulic Height |
14 |
Nid Storage |
216 |
Structural Height |
23 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Nid Height |
23 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Tallahala Creek At Waldrup
|
164cfs |
Chickasawhay River At Enterprise
|
546cfs |
Chunky River Nr Chunky
|
301cfs |
Okatibbee Creek At Arundel
|
89cfs |
Tallahala Creek At Laurel
|
17cfs |
Leaf River Nr Collins
|
349cfs |
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.
Camp Lake Dam