Doctor Bob Donald Catfish Ponds Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ms06515 Lake Dam Ms06513 Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Doctor Bob Donald Catfish Ponds, located in Crotts, Mississippi, is a private earth dam structure designed by the USDA NRCS in 1966.
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Summary
With a dam height of 12 feet and a storage capacity of 160 acre-feet, this dam serves a primary purpose of "Other" and is classified as having a low hazard potential. The dam is situated on TR- DRY CREEK and is owned privately, not regulated by the state, and has not been inspected or rated for condition.
Despite its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, Doctor Bob Donald Catfish Ponds presents a moderate risk level of 3 out of 5, indicating a need for caution and potential risk management measures. While the dam has not been assessed for emergency action plans or inundation maps, its location in Jones County, Mississippi, under the jurisdiction of the Vicksburg District, highlights the importance of monitoring and maintaining this critical water resource for both agricultural and environmental purposes. Water resource and climate enthusiasts should take note of this unique structure and its role in sustaining the local ecosystem.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
450 |
Dam Height |
12 |
River Or Stream |
TR- DRY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
12 |
Nid Storage |
160 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
12 |
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
|
1360cfs |
Okatoma Creek At Sanford
|
541cfs |
Bouie Creek Nr Hattiesburg
|
438cfs |
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.
Doctor Bob Donald Catfish Ponds