Holly Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Holly Lake Dam, located in Van Buren, Mississippi, is a privately-owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS for recreation purposes.
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Summary
Completed in 1960, this earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet and has a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet. The dam is situated on TR- Hurricane Creek and is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
Despite being uncontrolled, the spillway of Holly Lake Dam is designed to handle low hazard potential and moderate risk assessments. The condition of the dam is currently not rated, but it meets state inspection and enforcement requirements. While the dam's primary purpose is for recreation, it serves as a vital resource for water supply and climate enthusiasts interested in understanding the management and maintenance of earth dams in the region.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
TR- HURRICANE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
100 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
20 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Twentymile Creek Nr Guntown
|
23cfs |
Red Bud Creek Nr Moores Mill
|
12cfs |
Cummings Creek Nr Fulton
|
43cfs |
Tombigbee River Nr Fulton
|
180cfs |
Bear Creek At Bishop
|
4330cfs |
Hatchie River Near Walnut
|
153cfs |
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.
Holly Lake Dam