Troy Brand Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Fahbrach Lake Dam Ms05488 Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Troy Brand Lake Dam in Newton, Mississippi, is a private-owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
This earth dam with a buttress core type stands at a height of 10 feet and has a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet, primarily serving recreational purposes. Its spillway type is uncontrolled, and it is classified as having a low hazard potential.
Located within the Vicksburg District, this dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, and its risk assessment is categorized as moderate. While the last inspection date and other key details are not specified, the dam is recognized for its overall risk management measures. Despite being a privately owned facility, it is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its safety and functionality.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Troy Brand Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned recreational structure in Mississippi that contributes to local water storage and control efforts. With its unique design features and moderate risk assessment, this dam offers a glimpse into the intricate management and regulatory processes involved in ensuring the safety and effectiveness of such critical infrastructure in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Dam Height |
10 |
Nid Storage |
80 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
10 |
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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.
Troy Brand Lake Dam