B M Brignse Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

B M Brignse Lake Dam, located in Hancock, Mississippi, is a private-owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS and regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.


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Summary

Completed in 1975, this earth dam with a buttress core has a height of 13 feet and a storage capacity of 260 acre-feet. Its primary purpose is for recreation, situated on the TR-Jordan River, making it an ideal spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore.

The dam's hazard potential is classified as low, with a moderate risk assessment score of 3. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam is inspected, permitted, and regulated by the state, ensuring its safety and compliance with regulations. Despite being uncontrolled, with uncontrolled spillway gates and no locks, the B M Brignse Lake Dam offers a serene recreational environment for visitors to enjoy the natural beauty of the surrounding area.

For those interested in water resource management and climate resilience, B M Brignse Lake Dam presents a unique opportunity to study a privately-owned structure in Mississippi that contributes to the local ecosystem. With its picturesque location and recreational focus, the dam provides a safe and enjoyable environment for outdoor enthusiasts to appreciate and learn about the importance of sustainable water management practices in the region.

Year Completed

1975

Dam Height

13

River Or Stream

TR- JORDAN RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Nid Storage

260

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

13
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.