Briarwood Country Club Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 7, 2025
Briarwood Country Club Lake Dam in Marion, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS for recreation purposes.
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Summary
Completed in 1967, this earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet with a length of 600 feet, providing a storage capacity of 164 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is to support recreational activities, offering a surface area of 13.2 acres for visitors to enjoy.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the dam is state-regulated and subject to regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety. With a high hazard potential and fair condition assessment, the dam poses moderate risks that are being actively monitored. In the event of emergencies, the dam lacks controlled spillways or outlet gates, highlighting the importance of risk management measures and emergency preparedness protocols to mitigate any potential threats to the surrounding area.
Located along the TR- Sowashee Creek, Briarwood Country Club Lake Dam is a vital part of the local landscape, providing not only recreational opportunities but also serving as a key infrastructure element for water resource management in the region. Climate and water resource enthusiasts can appreciate the efforts put into maintaining this dam and ensuring its continued safe operation for the community.
Year Completed |
1967 |
Dam Length |
600 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR- SOWASHEE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13.2 |
Drainage Area |
0.23 |
Nid Storage |
164 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
25 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Sowashee Creek At Meridian
|
12cfs |
Okatibbee Creek At Arundel
|
77cfs |
Chunky River Nr Chunky
|
245cfs |
Chickasawhay River At Enterprise
|
549cfs |
Sucarnoochee River At Livingston Al
|
374cfs |
Bodka Creek Near Geiger
|
15cfs |
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.
Briarwood Country Club Lake Dam