Bill Deavors Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 22, 2025
Bill Deavors Lake Dam, located in Ellisville Junction, Mississippi, was completed in 1969 and is primarily used for recreation purposes.
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Summary
Managed by a private owner, the dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and has a height of 20 feet. The dam is of Earth type with a Buttress core and sits on a soil foundation, providing storage capacity of 210 acre-feet.
Despite its moderate hazard potential and undetermined condition assessment, the dam has not been rated for its current condition. It features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no associated locks or structures. The risk assessment for Bill Deavors Lake Dam indicates a moderate risk level, emphasizing the importance of continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure its safety and functionality for water resource and climate enthusiasts who enjoy its recreational offerings.
Year Completed |
1969 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
TR- TIGER BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
210 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
20 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Tallahala Creek At Laurel
|
17cfs |
Bogue Homo Nr Richton
|
556cfs |
Tallahala Creek Nr Runnelstown
|
93cfs |
Leaf River At Hattiesburg
|
702cfs |
Leaf River Nr Collins
|
171cfs |
Okatoma Creek At Sanford
|
120cfs |
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.
Bill Deavors Lake Dam