Lakeland Drive Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Lakeland Drive Lake Dam, located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, is a privately owned earth dam designed primarily for recreation on Burkett's Creek.


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Summary

With a dam height of 34 feet and a storage capacity of 350 acre-feet, it offers a surface area of 22.3 acres for water enthusiasts to enjoy. The dam is under state jurisdiction and regulation by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring regular inspections and enforcement to maintain its fair condition and high hazard potential.

Despite its moderate risk assessment, the dam has an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 20 feet, adding to its recreational appeal while posing a potential safety concern. The last inspection in February 2021 revealed a need for ongoing monitoring and risk management measures to mitigate any potential hazards. With a designated emergency action plan and contact information in place, the dam remains a popular destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the Forrest County area.

As a key feature in the local water infrastructure, Lakeland Drive Lake Dam serves as a vital resource for the surrounding community while also posing significant risks that require careful management. With its scenic location and recreational opportunities, it remains a focal point for both leisure and safety considerations, highlighting the delicate balance between water resource utilization and environmental stewardship in a changing climate.

Dam Height

34

River Or Stream

BURKETTS CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

22.3

Nid Storage

350

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

34
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.