Tommy Broome Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 9, 2025
Tommy Broome Dam, located in Mississippi, is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreation along Pierce Creek.
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Summary
Completed in 2000, this earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet with a length of 850 feet, providing a surface area of 23.1 acres and a storage capacity of 295 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring its safety and compliance with state regulations.
This dam is designed with a buttress core type and an uncontrolled spillway, with a maximum discharge capacity of 321 cubic feet per second. While not rated in terms of condition assessment, the dam is considered to have a moderate risk level. The surrounding area of Jefferson Davis County benefits from this recreational resource, offering opportunities for water sports and outdoor activities. With its moderate risk and low hazard potential, Tommy Broome Dam serves as a valuable asset for water enthusiasts and climate advocates alike.
Year Completed |
2000 |
Dam Length |
850 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
PIERCE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
23.1 |
Drainage Area |
0.43 |
Nid Storage |
295 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
25 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Pearl River Nr Columbia
|
2790cfs |
Pearl River Nr Monticello
|
1520cfs |
Okatoma Creek At Sanford
|
158cfs |
Bouie Creek Nr Hattiesburg
|
194cfs |
Bogue Chitto Nr Tylertown
|
484cfs |
Pearl River Nr Rockport
|
1130cfs |
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.
Tommy Broome Dam