Houston Primos Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Lake Stella Tom Virden Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 12, 2025
Houston Primos Dam, located in Madison, Mississippi, stands as a testament to effective water resource management and climate resilience.
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Summary
Completed in 2006, this private-owned Earth dam serves primarily for recreation purposes, offering a serene escape for nature enthusiasts. With a height of 25 feet and a length of 1413 feet, the dam provides essential storage capacity of 1135 acre-feet, contributing to flood control and water supply management in the region.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the Houston Primos Dam has a high hazard potential but maintains a satisfactory condition assessment. The dam's uncontrolled spillway ensures efficient water release during peak flows, with a maximum discharge capacity of 1649 cubic feet per second. Regular inspections and a comprehensive Emergency Action Plan further enhance the safety and operational efficiency of the dam, ensuring it meets regulatory guidelines and mitigates potential risks effectively.
As part of the Vicksburg District, the Houston Primos Dam represents a harmonious blend of engineering innovation and environmental stewardship. Its strategic location on Limekiln Creek not only enhances recreational opportunities but also underscores the importance of sustainable water resource management in adapting to changing climatic conditions. With a moderate risk assessment and a dedicated approach to risk management, this dam exemplifies resilience in the face of evolving challenges, making it a notable landmark in the region's water infrastructure landscape.
Year Completed |
2006 |
Dam Length |
1413 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
UNT OF LIMEKILN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
72 |
Drainage Area |
0.6 |
Nid Storage |
1135 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
25 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Big Black River Nr Bentonia
|
379cfs |
Hanging Moss Creek Nr Jackson
|
356cfs |
Lynch Creek At Jackson
|
1100cfs |
Pearl River At Jackson
|
351cfs |
Big Black River Nr Bovina
|
484cfs |
Mississippi River At Vicksburg
|
274000cfs |
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.
Houston Primos Dam