Carlton Branch Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Carlton Branch Dam, located in Newton, Mississippi, is a private recreational dam with a low hazard potential.
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Summary
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, this earth dam with buttress core type stands at a height of 9 feet and has a storage capacity of 83 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is for recreation, offering visitors a surface area of 14 acres to enjoy water activities.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, indicating some potential risks that need to be managed. While the condition of the dam is currently not rated, it is regularly inspected and maintained by state regulatory agencies. The dam is also equipped with an uncontrolled spillway to manage excess water flow. Although there is no information on the completion year or last inspection date, the dam continues to provide recreational opportunities for the community while adhering to state regulations and safety guidelines.
Overall, Carlton Branch Dam serves as a valuable water resource for the local area, offering both recreational opportunities and a source of water storage. With its moderate risk assessment, the dam highlights the importance of ongoing maintenance and monitoring to ensure the safety of both the structure and the surrounding environment. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the balance between recreation and risk management that Carlton Branch Dam exemplifies in its operations.
Dam Height |
9 |
Surface Area |
14 |
Nid Storage |
83 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
9 |
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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.
Carlton Branch Dam