Hilderbrant Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Hilderbrant Lake Dam, located in Hernando, Mississippi, serves as a vital water resource for the surrounding area, primarily focusing on recreational purposes.


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Summary

The dam, constructed with an Earth dam type and a buttress core type, stands at a height of 10 feet with a storage capacity of 46.2 acre-feet. Despite its importance in providing recreational opportunities, the dam is classified with a high hazard potential and a poor condition assessment, raising concerns among water resource and climate enthusiasts.

Managed by a private entity, the dam falls under the regulatory oversight of the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement mechanisms in place. The last inspection in June 2020 highlighted the need for maintenance and improvements to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure. With a moderate risk assessment score of 3, there is a recognized need for risk management measures to mitigate potential hazards and safeguard the surrounding community and environment from any adverse impacts.

As water resource and climate enthusiasts monitor the status of Hilderbrant Lake Dam, the focus remains on addressing the identified safety concerns, maintaining regular inspections, and implementing necessary upgrades to enhance the dam's resilience. With its location in DeSoto County, Mississippi, and being classified as a high-hazard dam with poor condition assessment, proactive measures and community engagement are essential to ensure the long-term sustainability and safety of this critical water infrastructure.

Dam Height

10

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Nid Storage

46.2

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

10
       
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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.