Faulkner Lake Dam, located in Meridian, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure that serves primarily for recreational purposes.
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Completed in 1973, this earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 300 acre-feet. With a surface area of 15.8 acres and a drainage area of 0.74 square miles, the dam is designed to control the flow of Sowashee Creek.
The dam's spillway, which is uncontrolled, has a width of 17 feet, and the outlet gates are also uncontrolled. Despite being deemed to have a high hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is fair as of the last inspection in November 2020. The risk assessment categorizes the dam as having a moderate risk level. It is important for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor the maintenance and management of Faulkner Lake Dam to ensure its continued safety and functionality for both recreational and environmental purposes.
Year Completed |
1973 |
Dam Length |
1145 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
UNT OF SOWASHEE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
15.8 |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Drainage Area |
0.74 |
Nid Storage |
300 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
30 |
Sowashee Creek At Meridian
|
16cfs |
Okatibbee Creek At Arundel
|
89cfs |
Chunky River Nr Chunky
|
301cfs |
Chickasawhay River At Enterprise
|
546cfs |
Sucarnoochee River At Livingston Al
|
272cfs |
Tallahala Creek At Waldrup
|
164cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Lake Tom Bailey
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Dunn's Falls Water Park
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Dunns Falls Water Park
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