West Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: East Lake Dam Ms04022 Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
West Lake Dam, located in Pearl River, Mississippi, serves as a crucial water resource for the area, with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
This earth dam stands at a height of 23 feet, with a hydraulic height of 21 feet and a structural height of 25 feet, providing a storage capacity of 1120 acre-feet. The dam, constructed on Price Creek, features an uncontrolled spillway and is classified as a low hazard potential structure with moderate risk assessment.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, West Lake Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state agencies to ensure its safety and compliance. Although the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, its risk management measures are in place to mitigate potential hazards. With its picturesque location and recreational opportunities, West Lake Dam stands as a vital piece of infrastructure that combines water resource management with environmental conservation in Mississippi's scenic landscape.
Dam Length |
912 |
Dam Height |
23 |
River Or Stream |
PRICE CREEK |
Surface Area |
78 |
Hydraulic Height |
21 |
Drainage Area |
0.6 |
Nid Storage |
1120 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
25 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
West Hobolochitto Creek Nr Mcneill
|
456cfs |
Pearl River Near Bogalusa
|
4900cfs |
Bogue Chitto River Near Bush
|
2090cfs |
East Hobolochitto Creek Nr Caesar
|
380cfs |
Tchefuncta River Near Folsom
|
589cfs |
Wolf River Nr Landon
|
1010cfs |
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.
West Lake Dam