Lake Mellie Jane Reservoir Report
Nearby: Silver Hill Lake Dam Lake Gary Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Lake Mellie Jane, located in Greene, Mississippi, is a private recreational reservoir on Four Mile Creek with a significant hazard potential and an unsatisfactory condition assessment.
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Summary
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, this earth dam stands at 25 feet high and has a hydraulic height of 35 feet, providing a storage capacity of 705 acre-feet. Despite its risk level being moderate, the dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 40 feet.
The dam, primarily used for recreation, has no associated structures and is inspected every 5 years. The latest inspection in December 2020 revealed its condition to be unsatisfactory, highlighting the importance of regular maintenance and risk management measures. With its location in a picturesque setting and proximity to Leakesville, Lake Mellie Jane serves as a vital water resource for the community while facing challenges that require ongoing attention and care to ensure its long-term safety and sustainability.
Dam Length |
1000 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
FOUR MILE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
35 |
Nid Storage |
705 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
35 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Chickasawhay River At Leakesville
|
1090cfs |
Leaf River Nr Mclain
|
1460cfs |
Pascagoula River At Merrill
|
2860cfs |
Leaf River Nr New Augusta
|
1590cfs |
Cypress Creek Nr Janice
|
235cfs |
Bogue Homo Nr Richton
|
556cfs |
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.
Lake Mellie Jane