Lake Lincoln Dam, also known as Bahala Creek Watershed Number 1 Dam, is a vital structure in Mississippi owned by the state and regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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Built in 1979 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 39.5 feet and spans a length of 5400 feet, serving primarily for flood risk reduction along Fords Creek.
With a maximum storage capacity of 6544 acre-feet and a normal storage of 4249 acre-feet, Lake Lincoln Dam covers a surface area of 496 acres and has a drainage area of 9.09 square miles. Despite being rated as having a high hazard potential, the dam's condition is assessed as fair, with the last inspection conducted in July 2020. The dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and has no outlet gates, making it crucial for managing water resources in the region. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Lake Lincoln Dam presents an intriguing case study of a state-owned structure designed for flood risk reduction in the heart of Mississippi's Lincoln County.
Year Completed |
1979 |
Dam Length |
5400 |
Dam Height |
39.5 |
River Or Stream |
FORDS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
496 |
Drainage Area |
9.09 |
Nid Storage |
6544 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
40 |
Pearl River Nr Rockport
|
1230cfs |
Pearl River Nr Monticello
|
1640cfs |
Homochitto River At Eddiceton
|
94cfs |
Strong River At D`Lo
|
286cfs |
Bogue Chitto Nr Tylertown
|
1020cfs |
Bayou Pierre Nr Willows
|
611cfs |