Robinson Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 7, 2025

Robinson Dam, located in Hinds, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure on the Unt of Fourteen Mile Creek, managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.


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Summary

Completed in 1996, this earth dam stands at 25 feet tall, with a length of 900 feet and a storage capacity of 195 acre-feet. Its primary purpose is for recreation, offering a surface area of 16 acres for outdoor activities.

Despite its low hazard potential, Robinson Dam is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance with environmental standards. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, the dam is considered to have a manageable level of risk. The spillway type is uncontrolled, with a maximum discharge capacity of 4570 cubic feet per second, making it crucial for proper monitoring and maintenance.

Robinson Dam presents an opportunity for water resource and climate enthusiasts to appreciate the balance between recreational benefits and the importance of dam safety. As a significant part of the Vicksburg District, this structure serves as a reminder of the critical role of infrastructure in managing water resources while considering the potential risks and regulatory oversight necessary for its continued operation.

Year Completed

1996

Dam Length

900

Dam Height

25

River Or Stream

UNT OF FOURTEEN MILE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

16

Drainage Area

0.52

Nid Storage

195

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

25
       
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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.