Woodstock Hunting Club Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: January 12, 2026

Woodstock Hunting Club Lake Dam, located in Pickneyville, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1978.


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Summary

Situated on the Bayou Sara, this earth dam stands at 25 feet in height with a storage capacity of 175 acre-feet. The primary purpose of this dam is for recreation, providing a serene setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy outdoor activities.

Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, Woodstock Hunting Club Lake Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced to ensure its safety and compliance with state standards. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, this dam serves as a vital resource for the local community. Despite not being rated for its condition assessment, the dam continues to offer recreational opportunities while upholding safety protocols.

Woodstock Hunting Club Lake Dam adds to the natural beauty of Wilkinson, Mississippi, offering a tranquil retreat for those seeking to connect with the environment. As part of the New Orleans District, this structure is a testament to the importance of conservation and responsible water management in the region. With its uncontrolled spillway and earth construction, this dam stands as a testament to the collaboration between private ownership and state agencies in preserving water resources for future generations.

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

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.