A L House Catfish Farm D Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Located in Monroe, Mississippi, the A L House Catfish Farm D Dam is a privately owned earth dam designed by NRCS in 1965 for recreation purposes.
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Summary
Standing at 20 feet high and 417 feet long, the dam provides a storage capacity of 108 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 11.6 acres. It is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and has state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.
Despite being classified as having an undetermined hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, the dam's condition is currently not rated. The spillway is uncontrolled, with a maximum discharge capacity of 2423 cubic feet per second. With no locks or associated structures, the dam is primarily used for recreational activities. The risk management measures and emergency preparedness status of the dam are currently unknown, highlighting the need for further evaluation and monitoring to ensure the safety and functionality of this important water resource infrastructure in the region.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
417 |
Dam Height |
20 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11.6 |
Drainage Area |
0.35 |
Nid Storage |
108 |
Structural Height |
20 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Nid Height |
20 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Tombigbee River At Aberdeen Lock And Dam
|
1920cfs |
Buttahatchee River Nr Aberdeen
|
657cfs |
Tombigbee River Nr Amory
|
3330cfs |
Tombigbee River At Bigbee
|
970cfs |
Town Creek Nr Nettleton
|
144cfs |
Tombigbee River At Stennis Lock And Dam
|
5060cfs |
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.
A L House Catfish Farm D Dam