Moorehead Lakes Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Moorehead Lakes Dam in Mississippi is a privately owned structure regulated by the state's Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
Situated in Calhoun County, this Earth dam with a buttress core stands at 16 feet high and serves primarily for recreation purposes with a storage capacity of 259 acre-feet. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, and its hazard potential is currently deemed undetermined with a moderate risk assessment rating.
Although specific details on the dam's construction date and modifications are not provided, the dam's location within the Vicksburg District of the US Army Corps of Engineers highlights its significance in the region. With a surface area of 22 acres and a normal storage capacity of 108 acre-feet, Moorehead Lakes Dam offers recreational opportunities while also posing potential risks that require ongoing assessment and management measures. Despite its current condition being unrated, the dam's presence underscores the importance of maintaining and monitoring water resources in the face of changing climate conditions.
Dam Height |
16 |
Surface Area |
22 |
Nid Storage |
259 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Nid Height |
16 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Skuna River At Bruce
|
71cfs |
Yocona River Nr Oxford
|
68cfs |
Otoucalofa Creek Canal Nr Water Valley
|
25cfs |
Little Tallahatchie River At Etta
|
220cfs |
Batupan Bogue At Grenada
|
98cfs |
Yalobusha River At Grenada
|
2960cfs |
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.
Moorehead Lakes Dam