Briggs Number 2 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 11, 2025

Briggs Number 2 Dam, located in Madison, Mississippi, is a private-owned structure that serves primarily for recreational purposes.


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Summary

Built in 2002, this earth dam stands at a height of 10 feet with a hydraulic height of 8 feet and a length of 1100 feet. Situated on the Panther Creek, it has a maximum storage capacity of 82 acre-feet and a normal storage of 49 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 11.6 acres and draining a small 0.07 square mile watershed.

Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the dam has an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. Although not currently rated for its condition, the dam has not undergone recent inspections or maintenance activities. Despite its known risks, Briggs Number 2 Dam remains a focal point for recreational activities in the area, offering opportunities for water enthusiasts to enjoy the surrounding natural environment while also serving as a crucial component of the local water resource infrastructure.

Year Completed

2002

Dam Length

1100

Dam Height

10

River Or Stream

UNT OF PANTHER CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

11.6

Hydraulic Height

8

Drainage Area

0.07

Nid Storage

82

Structural Height

10

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

10
       
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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.