Briggs Number 2 Dam, located in Madison, Mississippi, is a private-owned structure that serves primarily for recreational purposes.
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Built in 2002, this earth dam stands at a height of 10 feet with a hydraulic height of 8 feet and a length of 1100 feet. Situated on the Panther Creek, it has a maximum storage capacity of 82 acre-feet and a normal storage of 49 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 11.6 acres and draining a small 0.07 square mile watershed.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the dam has an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. Although not currently rated for its condition, the dam has not undergone recent inspections or maintenance activities. Despite its known risks, Briggs Number 2 Dam remains a focal point for recreational activities in the area, offering opportunities for water enthusiasts to enjoy the surrounding natural environment while also serving as a crucial component of the local water resource infrastructure.
Year Completed |
2002 |
Dam Length |
1100 |
Dam Height |
10 |
River Or Stream |
UNT OF PANTHER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11.6 |
Hydraulic Height |
8 |
Drainage Area |
0.07 |
Nid Storage |
82 |
Structural Height |
10 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
10 |
Big Black River Nr Bentonia
|
392cfs |
Hanging Moss Creek Nr Jackson
|
356cfs |
Pearl River At Jackson
|
362cfs |
Lynch Creek At Jackson
|
1100cfs |
Yockanookany River Nr Ofahoma
|
73cfs |
Pearl River Nr Lena
|
448cfs |