W.. Baria Structure No. 2 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ms04083 Lake Dam Ms04084 Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
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Summary
Baria Structure No. 2, located in Jackson, Mississippi, is a recreational earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1968. This structure, built on Spring Creek, serves as a water resource management tool, providing a storage capacity of 155.5 acre-feet and a surface area of 5.2 acres. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring its safety and compliance with state standards.
With a primary purpose of recreation, W. Baria Structure No. 2 offers opportunities for outdoor activities in the WAY city area. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a structural height of 11 feet and a dam height of 14 feet. The risk assessment for this structure is moderate, indicating a moderate level of potential risk associated with its operation and maintenance. While the condition assessment is not rated, regular inspections and enforcement by state regulatory agencies help ensure the safety and integrity of the dam.
Overall, W. Baria Structure No. 2 plays a vital role in water resource management and recreational activities in the area. As part of the Natural Resources Conservation Service's portfolio, this earth dam contributes to the conservation and sustainable use of water resources in Mississippi. Its presence on Spring Creek adds to the aesthetic value of the surrounding landscape while serving as a functional and regulated structure for the community to enjoy and benefit from.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Height |
14 |
River Or Stream |
SPRING CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5.2 |
Drainage Area |
165 |
Nid Storage |
155.5 |
Structural Height |
11 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
14 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
W.. Baria Structure No. 2
The Jackson County Route 614 Bridge
To Ends Approximately 2 River Miles From The Southern Terminus Of The Study Area