Rick Carter Dam #3 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Rick Carter Dam #3 is a privately-owned earth dam located in Stone, Mississippi, along Ten Mile Creek.
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Summary
Completed in 2013, this dam serves multiple purposes, including fire protection and creating a small fish pond. With a height of 12 feet and a length of 650 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 94.9 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 7 acres. Despite its uncontrolled spillway type, the dam is rated as having a low hazard potential.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, Rick Carter Dam #3 is regulated and inspected by state authorities to ensure its safety and compliance with environmental standards. The dam's condition is currently not rated, but it is subject to moderate risk assessment due to its location and potential impact on the surrounding area in case of failure. While the dam has not been modified since its completion, emergency preparedness measures and risk management protocols are in place to mitigate any potential issues.
Overall, Rick Carter Dam #3 is an essential structure for water resource management and serves a vital role in the local ecosystem. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to monitor and support the maintenance of such dams to safeguard against potential risks and ensure their continued functionality for the community and the environment.
Year Completed |
2013 |
Dam Length |
650 |
Dam Height |
12 |
River Or Stream |
TEN MILE CREEK |
Surface Area |
7 |
Drainage Area |
1.17 |
Nid Storage |
94.9 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
12 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Biloxi River At Wortham
|
743cfs |
Cypress Creek Nr Janice
|
235cfs |
Black Creek Nr Brooklyn
|
641cfs |
Red Creek At Vestry
|
505cfs |
Wolf River Nr Landon
|
1300cfs |
Pascagoula River At Merrill
|
2860cfs |
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.
Rick Carter Dam #3