Watkins Lake Number 2 Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ms04630 Lake Dam Ms04631 Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Watkins Lake Number 2 Dam in Winston, Mississippi, is a privately-owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
This earth dam, with a height of 15 feet and a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, serves primarily for recreational purposes. The dam is classified as having an uncontrolled spillway and a buttress core type, contributing to its moderate hazard potential.
Located within the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers jurisdiction, Watkins Lake Number 2 Dam has not been recently inspected or assessed for its condition. While the dam's risk assessment is moderate, its emergency action plan status and inundation maps are not prepared or up to date. The dam's risk management measures and overall risk characterization remain unspecified, underscoring the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure for both water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area.
Dam Height |
15 |
Nid Storage |
90 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Nid Height |
15 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Pearl River At Burnside
|
1070cfs |
Pearl River At Edinburg
|
182cfs |
Yockanookany River Nr Kosciusko
|
45cfs |
Pearl River Nr Carthage
|
263cfs |
Noxubee River At Macon
|
146cfs |
Tuscolameta Creek At Walnut Grove
|
137cfs |
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.
Watkins Lake Number 2 Dam