Tom Watts Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 14, 2025
Located in Marion, Mississippi, the Tom Watts Lake Dam is a private dam regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
With a primary purpose of recreation, this earth dam with a buttress core stands at a height of 14 feet and has a storage capacity of 96 acre-feet. The dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and is considered to have a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Tom Watts Lake Dam an intriguing structure to explore. Despite its modest size and low hazard potential, the dam serves as a vital resource for recreational activities in the area. Situated within the Vicksburg District, the dam provides a serene setting for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy the beauty of nature and engage in various water-based activities.
For those interested in the management and maintenance of dams, the Tom Watts Lake Dam offers a case study in regulatory oversight and risk assessment. With state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place, the dam exemplifies the importance of ensuring the safety and integrity of water infrastructure. As climate change continues to impact water resources, understanding the role of dams like Tom Watts Lake Dam becomes increasingly crucial for sustainable water management practices.
Dam Height |
14 |
Nid Storage |
96 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
14 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Pearl River Nr Columbia
|
1870cfs |
Bouie Creek Nr Hattiesburg
|
162cfs |
Pearl River Near Bogalusa
|
2960cfs |
Okatoma Creek At Sanford
|
122cfs |
Leaf River At Hattiesburg
|
758cfs |
Black Creek Nr Brooklyn
|
169cfs |
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.
Tom Watts Lake Dam