Flowers Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ms06524 Lake Dam Mchard Lake # 1 Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Flowers Lake Dam, located in Jones County, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
The dam, built for recreational purposes, is an earth type structure standing at 19 feet high and spanning 700 feet in length. It impounds Four Forks Creek and has a storage capacity of 221 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 143 acre-feet.
Despite its recreational benefits, Flowers Lake Dam poses a high hazard potential and is currently in unsatisfactory condition as of the last inspection in October 2018. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 8 feet, and no outlet gates or associated locks. With a drainage area of 1.5 square miles and a surface area of 18.4 acres, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region. Climate and water resource enthusiasts may find Flowers Lake Dam an intriguing subject for further study and monitoring due to its risk profile and importance in the local ecosystem.
Dam Length |
700 |
Dam Height |
19 |
River Or Stream |
FOUR FORKS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
18.4 |
Drainage Area |
1.5 |
Nid Storage |
221 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
19 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Okatoma Creek At Sanford
|
354cfs |
Leaf River Nr Collins
|
349cfs |
Bouie Creek Nr Hattiesburg
|
481cfs |
Tallahala Creek At Laurel
|
17cfs |
Leaf River At Hattiesburg
|
1920cfs |
Tallahala Creek Nr Runnelstown
|
93cfs |
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.
Flowers Lake Dam