Broadus Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Broadus Lake Dam, located in Harrison, Mississippi, is a privately-owned earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes.


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Summary

The dam stands at a height of 13 feet and has a storage capacity of 84 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and undergoes regular inspections, permitting, and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations.

Although the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, its risk assessment is moderate, indicating a potential for some level of risk. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and is classified as a buttress core type. While no specific details on the dam's construction year or modifications are provided, it is clear that Broadus Lake Dam plays a significant role in providing recreational opportunities in the area, while also being subject to state oversight to mitigate any potential risks associated with its operation. Overall, Broadus Lake Dam serves as a vital water resource for the community, showcasing the importance of proper management and regulation for sustainable water use in the face of climate change.

Dam Height

13

Nid Storage

84

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

13
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.