Ron Melancon Dam 5a Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ms06610 Lake Dam Ms06609 Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Ron Melancon Dam 5a is a private dam located in Wilkinson, Mississippi, along the West Fork Thompson Creek.
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Summary
This Earth-type dam, with a height of 9.2 meters and a length of 612 meters, serves a primary purpose of "Other" and has a low hazard potential. Despite being privately owned, it is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and undergoes state permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes.
The dam has a maximum storage capacity of 53.96 acre-feet and a normal storage of 1 acre-foot, with a drainage area of 0.17 square miles. Its spillway type is uncontrolled, and it has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. While the condition assessment is listed as "Not Rated," the dam is considered to have moderate risk management measures in place. The dam does not have a Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared, and the hazard potential is considered low.
Overall, Ron Melancon Dam 5a plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area, with a focus on flood control and water storage. As a privately owned structure with state regulation, it highlights the importance of collaboration between private owners and regulatory agencies in ensuring the safety and efficiency of dams in Mississippi. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam offers a fascinating case study in the intersection of private ownership, state regulation, and risk management in the context of water infrastructure.
Dam Length |
612 |
Dam Height |
9.2 |
River Or Stream |
UNT OF WEST FORK THOMPSON CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1 |
Hydraulic Height |
8.2 |
Drainage Area |
0.17 |
Nid Storage |
53.96 |
Structural Height |
14.2 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
14 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Buffalo River Nr Woodville
|
257cfs |
Homochitto River At Rosetta
|
2130cfs |
Comite River Near Olive Branch
|
65cfs |
Amite River Near Darlington
|
267cfs |
(Coe) Atchafalaya River At Simmesport
|
105000cfs |
Tickfaw River At Liverpool
|
44cfs |
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.
Ron Melancon Dam 5a