Mimosa Lake Dam, located in Hinds, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure built in 1957 for recreational purposes.
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Managed by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 19 feet and spans 650 feet, holding a maximum storage capacity of 109 acre-feet of water from the UNT of Bakers Creek. With a fair condition assessment and a high hazard potential, Mimosa Lake Dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity.
Despite its moderate risk assessment, with a hazard potential of 3 on a scale of 1 to 5, Mimosa Lake Dam has no outlet gates and utilizes an uncontrolled spillway system. The dam's primary purpose is for recreation, providing a surface area of 11.9 acres for outdoor activities. In case of emergencies, the dam's emergency action plan was last revised in 2011, and the hazard potential is considered high. Overall, Mimosa Lake Dam serves as both a recreational asset and a critical water resource management structure in the region.
Year Completed |
1957 |
Dam Length |
650 |
Dam Height |
19 |
River Or Stream |
UNT OF BAKERS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11.9 |
Hydraulic Height |
17 |
Drainage Area |
0.07 |
Nid Storage |
109 |
Structural Height |
19 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
19 |
Lynch Creek At Jackson
|
1100cfs |
Pearl River At Jackson
|
351cfs |
Hanging Moss Creek Nr Jackson
|
356cfs |
Big Black River Nr Bovina
|
484cfs |
Big Black River Nr Bentonia
|
379cfs |
Strong River At D`Lo
|
93cfs |