Warren Hood Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Warren Hood Lake Dam, located in Copiah, Mississippi, is a privately owned earthen dam designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1956.
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Summary
The dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a storage capacity of 225 acre-feet of water on the TR-Little Bayou Pierre. The dam's structure is of buttress core type, with a height of 18 feet and an uncontrolled spillway.
While the dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, its condition is currently not rated. The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality regulates the dam, ensuring state permitting, inspection, and enforcement measures are in place. The last inspection of the dam was conducted in August 2011, highlighting the importance of regular monitoring and maintenance to ensure its safety and functionality for both recreation and water resource management in the region. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Warren Hood Lake Dam represents a unique engineering feat nestled in the scenic landscape of Port Gibson, Mississippi.
Year Completed |
1956 |
Dam Height |
18 |
River Or Stream |
TR- LITTLE BAYOU PIERRE |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
225 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
18 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Bayou Pierre Nr Willows
|
611cfs |
Homochitto River At Eddiceton
|
94cfs |
Pearl River Nr Rockport
|
1230cfs |
Mississippi River At Vicksburg
|
325000cfs |
Big Black River Nr Bovina
|
631cfs |
Pearl River Nr Monticello
|
1640cfs |
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.
Warren Hood Lake Dam