W W Billingsly Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
W W Billingsly Lake Dam, located in Madison, Mississippi, was completed in 1962 with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
The dam is classified as an Earth dam with a height of 16 feet, holding a storage capacity of 65 acre-feet. Situated on Hagin Creek, the dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement.
Owned privately, the dam is designed by the USDA NRCS and serves as a recreational resource for the community. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam is considered to be in good condition, although its emergency action plan and risk management measures are currently not rated or updated. Despite its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, W W Billingsly Lake Dam provides a safe and enjoyable environment for water resource and climate enthusiasts to appreciate and enjoy the beauty of its surroundings.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Height |
16 |
River Or Stream |
HAGIN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
65 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
16 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Yockanookany River Nr Ofahoma
|
96cfs |
Pearl River Nr Lena
|
532cfs |
Pearl River Nr Carthage
|
277cfs |
Harland Creek Nr Howard
|
3340cfs |
Big Black River Nr Bentonia
|
502cfs |
Yockanookany River Nr Kosciusko
|
54cfs |
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.
W W Billingsly Lake Dam