Schmidt Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Located in Lowndes, Mississippi, the Schmidt Dam is a private earth dam built for irrigation purposes on Cedar Creek.
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Summary
With a height of 17 feet and a hydraulic height of 16 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 229.46 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 20.1 acres. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a spillway width that is not specified.
The Schmidt Dam is under state regulation by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, with inspections, permitting, and enforcement all being conducted by the state. Despite being classified as low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment, the dam's condition is currently not rated. The dam has not been modified in recent years and does not have an emergency action plan in place. Overall, the Schmidt Dam serves as a critical water resource infrastructure for irrigation purposes in the region, highlighting the intersection of water management and climate resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Dam Length |
1640 |
Dam Height |
17 |
River Or Stream |
CEDAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
20.1 |
Hydraulic Height |
16 |
Drainage Area |
0.19 |
Nid Storage |
229.46 |
Structural Height |
20 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
20 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Luxapallila Creek Nr Columbus
|
563cfs |
Tombigbee River At Stennis Lock And Dam
|
5060cfs |
Tombigbee River At Bevill L&D Nr Pickensville
|
7340cfs |
Catalpa Creek At Mayhew
|
2940cfs |
Noxubee River At Macon
|
146cfs |
Noxubee River Nr Geiger
|
188cfs |
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.
Schmidt Dam