Coy Watkins Catfish Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Coy Watkins Catfish Pond Dam, located in Leake, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure that serves the primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
This earth dam with buttress core types stands at a height of 15 feet and has a storage capacity of 63 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement, ensuring its safety and compliance with regulations.
Despite being classified as having low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment is moderate, with a risk level of 3. While the condition of the dam is currently not rated, it is crucial for the owners to regularly assess and maintain its integrity to mitigate any potential risks. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and does not have outlet gates or associated structures. With its location in a recreational area, it is essential for the owners to have an emergency action plan in place to ensure the safety of surrounding residents and visitors in case of any unforeseen events.
Overall, Coy Watkins Catfish Pond Dam plays a vital role in providing recreational opportunities in the area while also serving as a water resource management structure. Its maintenance and adherence to state regulations are essential to ensure the safety and integrity of the dam for the community it serves.
Dam Height |
15 |
Nid Storage |
63 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
15 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Pearl River Nr Carthage
|
277cfs |
Tuscolameta Creek At Walnut Grove
|
401cfs |
South Canal Tuscolameta Creek Nr Walnut Grove
|
8cfs |
Pearl River Nr Lena
|
532cfs |
Yockanookany River Nr Ofahoma
|
96cfs |
Pearl River At Edinburg
|
202cfs |
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.
Coy Watkins Catfish Pond Dam