Shook Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ms04504 Lake Dam Ricky Inmon Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Shook Lake Dam, located in Lee, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
The dam, situated on the Unt of Town Creek, serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a serene environment for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore. With a height of 16 feet and a storage capacity of 115 acre-feet, the dam provides a tranquil setting covering an area of 11 acres.
Despite its recreational allure, Shook Lake Dam poses a high hazard potential due to its unsatisfactory condition assessment. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, emphasizing the need for regular inspections and maintenance to ensure public safety. The last inspection in September 2020 revealed the dam's risk assessment to be moderate, highlighting the importance of implementing effective risk management measures to mitigate potential dangers.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts continue to enjoy the recreational offerings of Shook Lake Dam, it is crucial for authorities to prioritize regular inspections, maintenance, and risk management strategies. With a designated inspection frequency of every five years, efforts must be made to address the dam's high hazard potential and unsatisfactory condition to uphold safety standards. By adhering to guidelines and implementing necessary measures, the dam can continue to provide a picturesque setting for outdoor activities while ensuring the protection of surrounding communities and the environment.
Dam Length |
415 |
Dam Height |
16 |
River Or Stream |
UNT OF TOWN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11 |
Drainage Area |
0.1 |
Nid Storage |
115 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
16 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Town Creek Nr Nettleton
|
144cfs |
Tombigbee River At Bigbee
|
970cfs |
Tombigbee River Nr Amory
|
3330cfs |
Town Creek At Eason Boulevard At Tupelo
|
65cfs |
Tombigbee River Nr Fulton
|
180cfs |
Cummings Creek Nr Fulton
|
43cfs |
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.
Shook Lake Dam