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Paul B.
Johnson State Park Dam, located in Forrest, Mississippi, is a state-owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. The dam, primarily designed for recreation, is classified as an earth dam with a buttress core type, standing at a height of 30 feet and offering a storage capacity of 7200 acre-feet. With a surface area of 296 acres, the dam serves as the focal point for outdoor enthusiasts seeking water-based activities within the state park.
Although the dam's hazard potential is rated as low, it poses a moderate risk, prompting the need for ongoing risk assessment and management measures. Despite its uncontrolled spillway type and lack of recent condition assessments, the dam remains a popular destination for visitors looking to explore the surrounding natural beauty. With its picturesque location and recreational offerings, Paul B. Johnson State Park Dam continues to attract water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking a tranquil escape in the heart of Mississippi's countryside.
Black Creek Nr Brooklyn
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294cfs |
Leaf River Nr New Augusta
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3840cfs |
Leaf River At Hattiesburg
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3510cfs |
Cypress Creek Nr Janice
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28cfs |
Tallahala Creek Nr Runnelstown
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93cfs |
Bogue Homo Nr Richton
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556cfs |
Dam Height |
30 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
296 |
Nid Storage |
7200 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
30 |
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Paul B Johnson State Park
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Lake Walker Military - Camp Shelby
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Moody's Landing - USFS
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Moodys Landing
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Janice Rec.Area
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Little Black Creek Waterpark
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The Confluence With Scarsborough Creek
To The Confluence With The Escatawpa River
The Jackson County Route 614 Bridge
To Ends Approximately 2 River Miles From The Southern Terminus Of The Study Area
Begins Approximately 1 River Mile Upstream From The U.S. Highway 98 Bridge To The Jackson County Route 614 Bridge
Begins Approximately 2 River Miles Downstream From The Yellowhouse Branch Confluence With The Escatawpa River Near The Town Of Deer Park, Alabama
To Ends Approximately 1 River Mile Upstream From The U.S. Highway 98 Bridge