Spring Lake Dam
Spring Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lafayette County, Mississippi, built in 2002. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Spring Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Spring Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by The Lakes Hoa (private). It impounds the Unt Of Pumpkin Creek.
The dam stands 50 feet tall and stretches 1,150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 34 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 690 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2002, the structure is relatively new.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 02/08/2023.
At 50 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Mississippi dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Lafayette |
| River/Stream | Unt Of Pumpkin Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.31442, -89.42219 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,150 ft |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 690 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 690 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 325 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | THE LAKES HOA |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 02/08/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS03628 |
| Federal ID | MS03628 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |