Forest Country Club Lake Dam in Scott, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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This earth dam, with a height of 20 feet and a storage capacity of 240 acre-feet, serves primarily for recreational purposes. The dam's design features a buttress core type and an uncontrolled spillway.
While the hazard potential of the dam is undetermined and its condition is not rated, it is considered to have a moderate risk level. The dam has not been inspected recently, and emergency preparedness measures such as an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) are not currently in place. With its picturesque location and recreational value, Forest Country Club Lake Dam presents an interesting case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in dam safety and management practices in Mississippi.
Dam Height |
20 |
Nid Storage |
240 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Nid Height |
20 |
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8cfs |
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401cfs |
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532cfs |
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277cfs |
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96cfs |
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164cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Shockaloe Base Camp I
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Roosevelt State Park
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Marathon Lake
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