Joe E. Brian Dam

MATTHEWS CREEK· Wilkinson, Mississippi· Built 1995· Earth· 29 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Joe E. Brian Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1995 and is 31 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 29 ft (taller than 88.2% in MS)
Dam Length500 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage144 acre-ft
Normal Storage90 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area65 sq mi
Max Discharge6 cfs
Year Completed1995 (31 years old)
NID IDMS03371

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Ownership

JOE E., BRIAN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Joe E. Brian Dam?

Joe E. Brian Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Joe E. Brian Dam?

Joe E. Brian Dam is owned by JOE E., BRIAN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Joe E. Brian Dam built?

Joe E. Brian Dam was completed in 1995, making it 31 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Joe E. Brian Dam?

Joe E. Brian Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Joe E. Brian Dam?

Joe E. Brian Dam has a dam height of 29 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.