Burdine Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Burdine Lake Dam, located in Kilmichael, Mississippi, was completed in 1965 and is primarily used for recreation purposes.
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Summary
The dam is classified as an Earth dam with a height of 12 feet and a storage capacity of 108 acre-feet. Managed by a private owner, the dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations.
The dam's hazard potential is rated as low, with a moderate risk assessment score of 3. It features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, and is built on a soil foundation with a buttress core type. The dam is not currently rated for its condition assessment, but it meets state permitting and inspection requirements. Despite its age, Burdine Lake Dam continues to provide recreational opportunities for visitors while maintaining a moderate level of risk management measures.
With its picturesque location on TR- Boatman Branch in Choctaw County, Mississippi, Burdine Lake Dam offers a serene setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore. Managed by the USDA NRCS and with a design by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the dam stands as a testament to the importance of maintaining and regulating water infrastructure for both recreational and environmental purposes.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Height |
12 |
River Or Stream |
TR- BOATMAN BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
108 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
12 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Catalpa Creek At Mayhew
|
2940cfs |
Skuna River At Bruce
|
30cfs |
Yockanookany River Nr Kosciusko
|
45cfs |
Big Black River At West
|
223cfs |
Batupan Bogue At Grenada
|
134cfs |
Yalobusha River At Grenada
|
3080cfs |
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.
Burdine Lake Dam