Lake Dockery Dam, located in Byram, Mississippi, is a captivating Earth dam with a primary purpose of recreation.
Wind
Humidity
Completed in 1952, this dam stands at a height of 21 feet and spans 1000 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 633 acre-feet and a surface area of 51 acres. The dam regulates the flow of the UNT of Trahon Creek and is under the jurisdiction of the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam's condition is assessed as fair, with the last inspection conducted in July 2020. With a moderate risk rating, the dam is equipped with uncontrolled spillways and no outlet gates. The surrounding area boasts a drainage area of 0.4 square miles, making it a vital resource for both recreation and water management in the region. Lake Dockery Dam serves as a testament to effective engineering and environmental stewardship in the face of climate variability.
Year Completed |
1952 |
Dam Length |
1000 |
Dam Height |
21 |
River Or Stream |
UNT OF TRAHON CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
51 |
Hydraulic Height |
19 |
Drainage Area |
0.4 |
Nid Storage |
633 |
Structural Height |
21 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
21 |
Lynch Creek At Jackson
|
1100cfs |
Pearl River At Jackson
|
1010cfs |
Hanging Moss Creek Nr Jackson
|
356cfs |
Strong River At D`Lo
|
179cfs |
Big Black River Nr Bovina
|
628cfs |
Big Black River Nr Bentonia
|
529cfs |