Brooks Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Brooks Lake Dam, located in Choctaw, Mississippi, was completed in 1965 with a primary purpose of providing recreational opportunities.
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Summary
This earth dam, with a buttress core type, stands at a height of 12 feet and has a storage capacity of 72 acre-feet. The dam is state-regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and is inspected every 5 years, with a low hazard potential and not yet rated for its condition assessment.
While the dam has an uncontrolled spillway and no associated locks, it serves as a vital resource for water storage and recreational activities in the area. With its moderate risk assessment rating, the dam is an important structure that requires regular maintenance and monitoring to ensure its continued safety and functionality. Despite not having a designated emergency action plan or inundation maps prepared, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and supporting the local community. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Brooks Lake Dam to be a fascinating case study in dam infrastructure and its impact on the environment and surrounding stakeholders.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Height |
12 |
Nid Storage |
72 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
12 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Catalpa Creek At Mayhew
|
2940cfs |
Skuna River At Bruce
|
30cfs |
Tombigbee River At Stennis Lock And Dam
|
5060cfs |
Yockanookany River Nr Kosciusko
|
45cfs |
Big Black River At West
|
223cfs |
Noxubee River At Macon
|
146cfs |
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.
Brooks Lake Dam