Brannan Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Brannan Dam is a private dam located in George, Mississippi, along the Escatawpa River.


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Summary

It is primarily used for recreational purposes and has a low hazard potential. The dam stands at a height of 12 feet and has a length of 425 feet, with a storage capacity of 57 acre-feet.

Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, Brannan Dam is regulated, permitted, and inspected by the state. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and is categorized as an earth dam with a buttress core type. Despite being a moderately risky structure, it is currently not rated for its condition assessment.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Brannan Dam would find its location on the Escatawpa River in Mississippi appealing. With its recreational purposes and state regulation, the dam provides a unique opportunity to explore the intersection of water management and environmental protection in the region. Its low hazard potential and uncontrolled spillway offer an intriguing case study for those studying dam safety and risk management in the face of changing climate conditions.

Dam Length

425

Dam Height

12

River Or Stream

UNT OF ESCATAWPA RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

6

Drainage Area

0.31

Nid Storage

57

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

12
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.