Miles Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Mcmullen Lake Dam Ms05122 Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Miles Lake Dam, located in Webster, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure that serves as a recreational site along the Unt of Pigeon Roost Creek.
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Summary
With a dam height of 30 feet and a maximum storage capacity of 125 acre-feet, the dam provides opportunities for water-based activities in a scenic environment. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring that it meets state requirements for safety and maintenance.
The Earth dam, with a buttress core type, stretches 1350 feet in length and covers a surface area of 8.5 acres. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a maximum discharge capacity of 188 cubic feet per second. While the dam's condition assessment is currently listed as "not rated," its risk assessment is moderate, indicating a potential need for ongoing monitoring and management measures. Overall, Miles Lake Dam offers a valuable recreational resource while posing a manageable level of risk to the surrounding area.
Climate and water resource enthusiasts can appreciate Miles Lake Dam for its role in providing recreational opportunities in Mississippi and contributing to the local ecosystem. As a state-regulated structure, the dam serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining infrastructure to ensure safety and enjoyment for visitors. With its moderate risk assessment and low hazard potential, Miles Lake Dam stands as a testament to responsible dam management practices and the balance between human recreation and environmental conservation.
Dam Length |
1350 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
UNT OF PIGEON ROOST CREEK |
Surface Area |
8.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Drainage Area |
0.03 |
Nid Storage |
125 |
Structural Height |
29 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
30 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Catalpa Creek At Mayhew
|
2940cfs |
Skuna River At Bruce
|
30cfs |
Tombigbee River At Stennis Lock And Dam
|
5060cfs |
Tombigbee River At Aberdeen Lock And Dam
|
1920cfs |
Luxapallila Creek Nr Columbus
|
563cfs |
Tombigbee River Nr Amory
|
3330cfs |
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.
Miles Lake Dam