E C Simmons Lake Number 2 Dam, located in Pine Grove, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure built in 1963 by the USDA NRCS.
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The dam, standing at 20 feet in height and stretching 600 feet in length, serves primarily for recreation purposes and is situated on Jakes Creek. The dam has a low hazard potential and is classified as an earth dam with a buttress core and soil foundation.
Despite being uncontrolled, the dam has a maximum storage capacity of 200 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 1115 cubic feet per second. While the condition assessment is currently labeled as "Not Rated," the risk assessment for the dam is moderate. The state regulatory agency in charge of overseeing the dam's operations, inspections, and enforcement is the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, E C Simmons Lake Number 2 Dam presents an intriguing case study in dam construction and management within the state of Mississippi.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
600 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
JAKES CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
200 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
20 |
Tallahala Creek Nr Runnelstown
|
93cfs |
Leaf River At Hattiesburg
|
1360cfs |
Leaf River Nr New Augusta
|
1590cfs |
Bogue Homo Nr Richton
|
556cfs |
Black Creek Nr Brooklyn
|
641cfs |
Bouie Creek Nr Hattiesburg
|
438cfs |