ROSS BARNETT RESERVOIR NR JACKSON
Reservoir Levels • Weather • Hydrology
Ross Barnett Reservoir is a man-made lake located in central Mississippi near Jackson. The reservoir was created in 1965 by the Ross Barnett Dam on the Pearl River. The hydrology of the reservoir is dependent on the Pearl River watershed and receives water from streams, rivers, and rainfall. The surface flow comes from the reservoir's tributaries, while the snowpack providers are the areas north of the reservoir. The reservoir has been a crucial source of water supply for the surrounding communities, along with serving as a recreational area for fishing, boating, camping, and nature watching. Ross Barnett Reservoir also provides a source of irrigation for the local agricultural industry.
May 20, 2024
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| Gage Height, Ft 24hr Change | 0.02% |
| Percent of Normal | 100% |
| Minimum |
295 ft
2020-01-30 |
| Maximum |
298.63 ft
2022-08-28 |
| Average | 297 ft |
| Dam_Height | 64 |
| Hydraulic_Height | 56 |
| Drainage_Area | 3050 |
| Year_Completed | 1962 |
| Nid_Storage | 540000 |
| Hazard_Potential | High |
| Structural_Height | 65 |
| Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
| River_Or_Stream | PEARL RIVER |
| Foundations | Soil |
| Surface_Area | 33000 |
| Outlet_Gates | Tainter (radial) |
| Dam_Length | 18400 |
| Nid_Height | 65 |
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