T Bar P Lake Number 2 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 11, 2025

T Bar P Lake Number 2 Dam, located in Madison, Mississippi, is a privately owned Earth dam with a primary purpose of recreation.


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Summary

Built in 1964 by the USDA NRCS, this dam stands at a height of 20 feet and has a storage capacity of 300 acre-feet. The dam is designed with a buttress core and is founded on soil, serving as a recreational spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area.

Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the dam is state-regulated and inspected, ensuring its safety and compliance with environmental standards. The spillway type is uncontrolled, with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. Despite not being rated for its condition, T Bar P Lake Number 2 Dam remains a popular destination for outdoor activities and water recreation in the region.

With its picturesque location along the Cameron Branch river, this dam offers a tranquil setting for visitors to enjoy nature while also serving as a vital water resource for the community. The dam's construction and design by the Natural Resources Conservation Service reflect a commitment to sustainable water management practices, making it a noteworthy site for those interested in water conservation and climate resilience efforts in Mississippi.

Year Completed

1964

Dam Height

20

River Or Stream

CAMERON BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Nid Storage

300

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

20
       
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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.