P B Dickens Catfish Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ms06897 Lake Dam Ms04586 Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
P B Dickens Catfish Pond Dam, located in Leake, Mississippi, is a private dam with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
Built in 1969 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam with a buttress core stands at a height of 15 feet and has a storage capacity of 140 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the TR- Bolatusha Creek and is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment is rated as moderate. It features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no associated structures or locks. While the condition assessment is marked as "Not Rated," the dam is regularly inspected, meeting state regulations, with enforcement and permitting in place for its operation. This dam serves as not only a recreational site but also as a critical water resource for the area, highlighting the importance of proper maintenance and oversight to ensure its safety and functionality for the community.
Year Completed |
1969 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
TR- BOLATUSHA CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
140 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
15 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Yockanookany River Nr Ofahoma
|
96cfs |
Yockanookany River Nr Kosciusko
|
54cfs |
Pearl River Nr Lena
|
532cfs |
Pearl River Nr Carthage
|
277cfs |
Pearl River At Edinburg
|
202cfs |
Big Black River At West
|
190cfs |
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.
P B Dickens Catfish Pond Dam