Ashley Beaver Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Ashley Beaver Dam in Mississippi is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes.
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Summary
The dam stands at a height of 8 feet and has a storage capacity of 105 acre-feet. It is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, with inspections, permitting, and enforcement conducted by state agencies to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.
Although the dam is rated as having a low hazard potential, a moderate risk assessment score suggests some level of risk associated with the structure. The dam does not have a current condition assessment rating, but it is not considered to be in immediate danger. With a spillway type of "Uncontrolled," the dam is designed to manage excess water flow during heavy rainfall or flooding events. Overall, Ashley Beaver Dam provides a valuable recreational resource for the community while being subject to regulatory oversight and risk management measures to ensure public safety and environmental protection.
Dam Height |
8 |
Nid Storage |
105 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
8 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Homochitto River At Rosetta
|
2130cfs |
Buffalo River Nr Woodville
|
257cfs |
Homochitto River At Eddiceton
|
168cfs |
Amite River Near Darlington
|
267cfs |
Tickfaw River At Liverpool
|
44cfs |
Comite River Near Olive Branch
|
65cfs |
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.
Ashley Beaver Dam