Shady Oaks Lake Dam, located in Hinds, Mississippi, was completed in 1957 and is primarily used for recreation purposes.
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The dam, designed by the USDA NRCS, stands at a height of 15 feet and has a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet. Situated on the TR- BIG BLACK RIVER -OS stream, this earth dam with a buttress core is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement.
Despite its low hazard potential, Shady Oaks Lake Dam is considered to have a moderate risk level. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no associated locks. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam's risk management measures and emergency action plan status are unknown. As a private-owned structure, Shady Oaks Lake Dam plays a vital role in providing recreational opportunities while also posing potential risks that should be monitored and managed effectively by the responsible authorities.
Year Completed |
1957 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
TR- BIG BLACK RIVER -OS |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
100 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
15 |
Big Black River Nr Bovina
|
631cfs |
Bayou Pierre Nr Willows
|
611cfs |
Mississippi River At Vicksburg
|
325000cfs |
Lynch Creek At Jackson
|
1100cfs |
Pearl River At Jackson
|
1180cfs |
Hanging Moss Creek Nr Jackson
|
356cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
|---|---|---|
Rocky Springs
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Rocky Springs Campground
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Rocky Springs - Natchez Trace Pkwy
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