Woodstock Hunting Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: January 12, 2026
Woodstock Hunting Lake Dam, located in Mississippi along Bayou Sara, was completed in 1978 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a private recreational facility.
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Summary
The dam, classified as an earth dam with a buttress core type and soil foundation, stands at a height of 25 feet and has a storage capacity of 175 acre-feet. Despite its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam has been deemed to have a low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment rating.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, Woodstock Hunting Lake Dam is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. Although the dam's condition is currently unrated, its risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk. With Michael Guest as the local congressional representative, the dam continues to provide recreational opportunities for the community while ensuring public safety and environmental sustainability in the region. As a point of interest for water resource and climate enthusiasts, the dam's design and purpose offer insight into earth dam construction and management practices in the area.
Year Completed |
1978 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
BAYOU SARA |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
175 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
25 |
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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.
Woodstock Hunting Lake Dam