Bowlin Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Bowlin Lake Dam, located in Mississippi, was completed in 1968 by the USDA NRCS and is primarily used for recreational purposes.
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Summary
This earth dam, with a height of 8 feet, holds back the waters of the TR- Amite River West Fork, providing a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. The dam is privately owned and regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring its safety and compliance with state regulations.
Despite its low hazard potential, Bowlin Lake Dam is subject to moderate risk due to its design and location. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no associated structures or locks. While its condition has not been officially rated, regular inspections, enforcement, and permitting by state agencies help to ensure its ongoing safety and operation. The dam's risk management measures are currently unspecified, but its risk assessment score of 3 indicates a moderate level of potential danger.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Bowlin Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned and state-regulated earth dam in Mississippi. With its recreational focus and moderate risk assessment, the dam offers opportunities for further study and monitoring to ensure the continued safety and sustainability of this important water resource infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Height |
8 |
River Or Stream |
TR- AMITE RIVER W FORK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
70 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
8 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Homochitto River At Eddiceton
|
168cfs |
Homochitto River At Rosetta
|
2130cfs |
Tickfaw River At Liverpool
|
44cfs |
Tangipahoa River At Osyka
|
478cfs |
Amite River Near Darlington
|
267cfs |
Bogue Chitto Nr Tylertown
|
578cfs |
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.
Bowlin Lake Dam