Woodlawn Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ms06714 Lake Dam Heaslip Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Woodlawn Dam, located in Wilkinson, Mississippi, is a privately-owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
This earth dam, with a buttress core type, stands at a height of 22 feet and spans a length of 375 feet along the Unt of Dixions Bayou. The dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a storage capacity of 290 acre-feet and a surface area of 21 acres for outdoor activities.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Woodlawn Dam is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance with environmental standards. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and has not undergone a formal condition assessment. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, with a risk rating of 3 out of 5, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and management of the structure to mitigate potential hazards.
Woodlawn Dam, situated within the New Orleans District, serves as a key recreational resource in the area, attracting visitors to its serene surroundings and offering opportunities for outdoor enjoyment. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to stay informed about the condition and management of dams like Woodlawn to promote the sustainable use of water resources and enhance community resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Dam Length |
375 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
UNT OF DIXIONS BAYOU |
Surface Area |
21 |
Drainage Area |
0.31 |
Nid Storage |
290 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
22 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Buffalo River Nr Woodville
|
257cfs |
Homochitto River At Rosetta
|
2130cfs |
(Coe) Atchafalaya River At Simmesport
|
105000cfs |
Bayou Des Glaises Diversion Ch. At Moreauville
|
884cfs |
Comite River Near Olive Branch
|
65cfs |
Amite River Near Darlington
|
267cfs |
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.
Woodlawn Dam