Prince Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 7, 2025

Prince Dam, located in Madison, Mississippi, is a privately owned earth dam that was completed in 1995 for the primary purpose of recreation.


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Summary

With a height of 37 feet and a length of 1500 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 950 acre-feet and serves the surrounding area with a surface area of 105 acres. The dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and is equipped with uncontrolled spillways to handle a maximum discharge of 650 cubic feet per second.

The dam, situated on the UNT of Dry Creek, is under state jurisdiction and is subject to regular inspections, permitting, and enforcement by the state regulatory agency. Despite its moderate risk assessment level, the hazard potential and condition assessment of the dam are currently undetermined and not rated, respectively. While the dam is not owned or funded by any federal agencies, it remains a vital recreational resource for the community, offering opportunities for outdoor activities and water-based recreation.

Overall, Prince Dam serves as a significant water resource in the region, providing both storage capacity and recreational opportunities for residents and visitors. Its design and construction, in accordance with state regulations, ensure its functionality and safety, while also highlighting the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of changing climatic conditions. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Prince Dam represents a valuable asset that underscores the intersection of water infrastructure, environmental stewardship, and recreational development in the local landscape.

Year Completed

1995

Dam Length

1500

Dam Height

37

River Or Stream

UNT OF DRY CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

105

Drainage Area

1.23

Nid Storage

950

Hazard Potential

Undetermined

Nid Height

37
       
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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.