Willie Fortenberry Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Lake Mike Conner Dam Ms07164 Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Willie Fortenberry Lake Dam, located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, is a private-owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1950.
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Summary
The dam stands at a height of 12 feet and serves primarily for recreational purposes, with a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. It is regulated and inspected by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring its safety and compliance with state regulations.
Although the dam is classified as having a low hazard potential, it poses a moderate risk due to its condition being not rated. The spillway is uncontrolled, and the outlet gates are also uncontrolled, indicating potential limitations in the management of water release. Despite these factors, the dam remains a valuable resource for water conservation and recreation enthusiasts in the Jefferson Davis County area. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Willie Fortenberry Lake Dam an intriguing structure to study and explore in the context of water management and climate resilience.
Year Completed |
1950 |
Dam Height |
12 |
River Or Stream |
TR- BOWIE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
70 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
12 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Okatoma Creek At Sanford
|
122cfs |
Bouie Creek Nr Hattiesburg
|
162cfs |
Leaf River Nr Collins
|
196cfs |
Pearl River Nr Columbia
|
1870cfs |
Pearl River Nr Monticello
|
934cfs |
Leaf River At Hattiesburg
|
758cfs |
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.
Willie Fortenberry Lake Dam