Dawkins Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Britt Farm Lake Dam Hickman Farms Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Dawkins Lake Dam, located in Noxubee, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
The dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3.
This earth dam features a buttress core type and stands at a height of 10 feet, providing a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. The spillway is uncontrolled, and the dam is not currently rated for its condition. Despite its modest size and function, Dawkins Lake Dam is an important feature in the local water resource landscape, offering opportunities for outdoor recreation and contributing to the overall environmental health of the area.
While the dam has not been inspected or assessed recently, its presence is vital for the community's recreational needs. With its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, Dawkins Lake Dam remains a key component of the water resource infrastructure in the region, showcasing the importance of private ownership in maintaining and managing such crucial structures for both human enjoyment and environmental preservation.
Dam Height |
10 |
Nid Storage |
60 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
10 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Noxubee River At Macon
|
146cfs |
Catalpa Creek At Mayhew
|
2940cfs |
Tombigbee River At Bevill L&D Nr Pickensville
|
7340cfs |
Tombigbee River At Stennis Lock And Dam
|
5060cfs |
Luxapallila Creek Nr Columbus
|
563cfs |
Noxubee River Nr Geiger
|
188cfs |
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.
Dawkins Lake Dam