James Flanigan Lake Dam, located in Rankin, Mississippi, is a private earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS in 1976 for recreational purposes.
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Standing at a height of 24.8 feet and with a storage capacity of 550 acre-feet, this dam spans over Pierce Creek and serves as a popular spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area. While the dam is uncontrolled with respect to spillway and outlet gates, it is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring safety and compliance with state regulations.
Despite being classified as having an undetermined hazard potential and not rated for its condition assessment, James Flanigan Lake Dam presents a moderate risk (3) according to available data. The dam has not been modified in recent years and lacks specific emergency action plans or inundation maps. However, with state inspection, enforcement, and permitting in place, along with the involvement of the Natural Resources Conservation Service in its design, the dam continues to serve its primary purpose of recreation while being under moderate risk management measures. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam offers a unique opportunity to explore the intersection of human-made structures and natural waterways in a picturesque setting.
Year Completed |
1976 |
Dam Height |
24.8 |
River Or Stream |
PIERCE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
550 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
25 |
Hanging Moss Creek Nr Jackson
|
356cfs |
Pearl River At Jackson
|
1180cfs |
Pearl River Nr Lena
|
532cfs |
South Canal Tuscolameta Creek Nr Walnut Grove
|
8cfs |
Tuscolameta Creek At Walnut Grove
|
401cfs |
Lynch Creek At Jackson
|
1100cfs |