Easthaven Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 10, 2025

Easthaven Lake Dam in Rankin, Mississippi, serves as a vital recreational resource for water and climate enthusiasts in the area.


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Summary

This private dam, standing at a height of 16 feet and stretching 480 feet in length, provides a surface area of 6 acres and a drainage area of 0.09 square miles for outdoor activities. With a primary purpose of recreation, the dam offers a storage capacity of 57 acre-feet and a maximum discharge potential, making it a significant water resource in the region.

Despite its importance for recreational purposes, Easthaven Lake Dam poses a high hazard potential due to its poor condition assessment. The dam's last inspection in October 2020 revealed the need for maintenance and improvement to ensure its structural integrity and safety. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, there is a pressing need for risk management measures to be implemented to address potential safety concerns and protect the surrounding community from any potential emergencies.

As a key feature along the Richland Creek, Easthaven Lake Dam is under the jurisdiction of the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring state-regulated permitting, inspection, and enforcement for the dam's operations. With its location in Brandon and the Vicksburg District, the dam's significance extends beyond its recreational value to its role in water resource management and climate resilience in the region.

Dam Length

480

Dam Height

16

River Or Stream

UNT OF RICHLAND CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

6

Drainage Area

0.09

Nid Storage

57

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

16
       
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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.