Arthur Brown Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ms04827 Lake Dam Ms04826 Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Arthur Brown Dam, located in Aberdeen, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
Completed in 1989, this earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet and spans 485 feet in length. It has a storage capacity of 128 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 85 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 12 acres and serving a drainage area of 0.12 square miles.
This dam, situated on the UNT of James Creek, is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and has a low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment. While it has uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, its condition assessment is currently not rated. Despite lacking specific inspection and emergency preparedness details, Arthur Brown Dam serves as a vital recreational resource for the community, offering opportunities for outdoor activities and water-based enjoyment in the area.
Overall, Arthur Brown Dam stands as a significant structure in Monroe County, Mississippi, contributing to the local landscape and providing recreational benefits to residents and visitors alike. With its modest hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, ongoing monitoring and maintenance efforts are essential to ensure its continued safety and functionality for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region.
Year Completed |
1989 |
Dam Length |
485 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
UNT OF JAMES CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
12 |
Drainage Area |
0.12 |
Nid Storage |
128 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
20 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Tombigbee River At Aberdeen Lock And Dam
|
1920cfs |
Tombigbee River Nr Amory
|
3330cfs |
Buttahatchee River Nr Aberdeen
|
657cfs |
Tombigbee River At Bigbee
|
970cfs |
Town Creek Nr Nettleton
|
144cfs |
Tombigbee River At Stennis Lock And Dam
|
5060cfs |
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.
Arthur Brown Dam