Kola Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Kola Lake Dam, located in Covington, Mississippi, was completed in 2010 and serves as a private recreational facility along the UNT of Okatoma Creek.
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Summary
Designed by Wiley Pickering, this earth dam stands at a height of 14.6 feet with a structural height of 19.6 feet, offering a serene escape for water resource and climate enthusiasts. With a primary purpose of recreation, the dam boasts a storage capacity of 85.64 acre-feet and a surface area of 12.93 acres, making it an ideal destination for outdoor activities.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, Kola Lake Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state to ensure safety and compliance. The dam's uncontrolled spillway type and moderate hazard potential highlight the importance of risk management measures and emergency preparedness. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam's risk assessment indicates a moderate risk level, emphasizing the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to mitigate potential hazards.
With its picturesque location and focus on recreation, Kola Lake Dam offers a unique opportunity for visitors to enjoy the beauty of nature while also highlighting the importance of sustainable water resource management. As a privately owned structure, the dam provides a valuable resource for the local community and serves as a reminder of the interconnectedness between water resources and climate dynamics.
Year Completed |
2010 |
Dam Length |
1370 |
Dam Height |
14.6 |
River Or Stream |
UNT OF OKATOMA CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
12.93 |
Hydraulic Height |
13.6 |
Nid Storage |
85.64 |
Structural Height |
19.6 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Nid Height |
20 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Leaf River Nr Collins
|
196cfs |
Okatoma Creek At Sanford
|
122cfs |
Bouie Creek Nr Hattiesburg
|
162cfs |
Leaf River At Hattiesburg
|
758cfs |
Tallahala Creek At Laurel
|
17cfs |
Tallahala Creek Nr Runnelstown
|
93cfs |
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.
Kola Lake Dam