Cherry Creek Lake Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ms05950 Lake Dam Ms06092 Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Cherry Creek Lake, located in Pontotoc, Mississippi, is a private water resource managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
The lake serves as a recreational area with a primary purpose of providing leisure activities for the community. This Earth-type dam has a structural height of 10 feet and a maximum storage capacity of 57.6 acre-feet, making it an essential water source for the region.
With a surface area of 6.3 acres and a drainage area of 0.05 square miles, Cherry Creek Lake plays a significant role in managing water resources in the area. The spillway type is uncontrolled, and the hazard potential of the dam is currently undetermined. While the condition assessment is not rated, the risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk (3) associated with the dam. Despite its small size, Cherry Creek Lake contributes to the overall water management and climate resilience efforts in Mississippi.
As an important part of the Vicksburg District, Cherry Creek Lake offers a serene environment for outdoor activities and serves as a vital water resource for the community. With its recreational focus and moderate risk profile, this dam symbolizes the balance between water management and climate adaptation in the region. Its presence highlights the importance of sustainable water resource utilization and the need for continual monitoring and assessment to ensure the safety and functionality of such structures in the face of changing climatic conditions.
Dam Length |
750 |
Dam Height |
10 |
River Or Stream |
UNT OF UNT OF CHERRY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6.3 |
Hydraulic Height |
7 |
Drainage Area |
0.05 |
Nid Storage |
57.6 |
Structural Height |
10 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Nid Height |
10 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Little Tallahatchie River At Etta
|
156cfs |
Town Creek At Eason Boulevard At Tupelo
|
65cfs |
Twentymile Creek Nr Guntown
|
23cfs |
Town Creek Nr Nettleton
|
144cfs |
Yocona River Nr Oxford
|
96cfs |
Tombigbee River Nr Fulton
|
180cfs |
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.
Cherry Creek Lake