Ms06866 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Ms06866 Lake Dam in Tippah, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
This earth dam, with a height of 27 feet and a length of 500 feet, serves primarily for recreational purposes. The dam has a storage capacity of 167 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 5.1 acres, drawing water from Bell Creek.
Despite its recreational value, the dam poses a high hazard potential with poor condition assessment, prompting a frequent inspection schedule of every 5 years. The risk assessment categorizes it as moderate, emphasizing the need for effective risk management measures. The dam's uncontrolled spillway and lack of outlet gates add to its vulnerability, highlighting the importance of maintaining and monitoring this structure to ensure public safety and environmental integrity. With its location in a highly populated area, the implications of any failure could be significant, underscoring the importance of proactive maintenance and emergency preparedness.
Dam Length |
500 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
UNT OF BELL CREEK |
Surface Area |
5.1 |
Drainage Area |
0.27 |
Nid Storage |
167 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
27 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Hatchie River Near Walnut
|
153cfs |
Wolf River At Lagrange
|
227cfs |
Little Tallahatchie River At Etta
|
156cfs |
Hatchie River At Bolivar
|
944cfs |
Twentymile Creek Nr Guntown
|
23cfs |
Wolf River At Rossville
|
497cfs |
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.
Ms06866 Lake Dam