Atkinson Lake Oktibbeha County Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Cobb Dam Ms04875 Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Atkinson Lake Oktibbeha County Dam, located in Macon, Mississippi, is a privately owned earth dam that was completed in 1965 by the USDA NRCS.
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Summary
The dam serves primarily for recreational purposes and is situated on the TR- Browning Creek. With a height of 15 feet and a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, the dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the dam is state-regulated, inspected, and enforced to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. Despite not being rated for its condition, the dam is considered to meet guidelines for emergency action plans, although specific dates and details are not provided in the data. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no associated locks or structures and a risk assessment rating of "Moderate (3)".
Overall, Atkinson Lake Oktibbeha County Dam offers a recreational oasis in Oktibbeha County, providing a serene setting for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy water-based activities. As a privately owned structure, it stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts between federal agencies like the NRCS and state regulatory bodies to ensure the safety and functionality of water resource infrastructure in the region. With its historical significance dating back to the 1960s, the dam remains a valuable asset for the community and a vital part of the local ecosystem.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
TR- BROWNING CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
90 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
15 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Catalpa Creek At Mayhew
|
2940cfs |
Tombigbee River At Stennis Lock And Dam
|
2610cfs |
Noxubee River At Macon
|
147cfs |
Luxapallila Creek Nr Columbus
|
525cfs |
Tombigbee River At Bevill L&D Nr Pickensville
|
1550cfs |
Tombigbee River At Aberdeen Lock And Dam
|
121cfs |
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.
Atkinson Lake Oktibbeha County Dam