Blue Springs Lake B Dam, located in DeSoto, Mississippi, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1995 primarily for recreational purposes.
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The dam stands at a height of 37 feet and stretches 560 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 460 acre-feet. Situated on the UNT of Duck Pond Bayou, the dam's maximum discharge capacity is 2604 cubic feet per second, with an uncontrolled spillway type. Despite being classified as having an undetermined hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, the dam's condition remains unrated, and emergency action plans are not currently prepared.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, Blue Springs Lake B Dam is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam's location within the Vicksburg District and its proximity to the Cong representative Trent Kelly (R) further highlight its significance within the region. While the dam's risk management measures and inundation maps remain undisclosed, its association with a 0.39 square mile drainage area and 22-acre surface area underscores its impact on the local water resources and climate dynamics. Enthusiasts interested in water resource management and climate resilience would find Blue Springs Lake B Dam a compelling case study for understanding the intersection of infrastructure, recreation, and risk assessment in the context of Mississippi's waterways.
Year Completed |
1995 |
Dam Length |
560 |
Dam Height |
37 |
River Or Stream |
UNT OF DUCK POND BAYOU |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
22 |
Drainage Area |
0.39 |
Nid Storage |
460 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Nid Height |
37 |
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