Shows Number 1 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 25, 2025

Shows Number 1 Dam, located in Perry, Mississippi, is a private-owned earth dam with a primary purpose of recreation.


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Summary

Built in 2002 by NRCS, the dam stands at a height of 22 feet and stretches 354 feet in length. It has a storage capacity of 148 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 9.95 acres, with a drainage area of 0.22 square miles.

The dam, situated on Reedy Branch, is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and is inspected regularly for safety and compliance. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, the dam's condition is currently not rated. Although it does not have an emergency action plan in place, the dam serves as a recreational spot for locals and visitors to enjoy. Its uncontrolled spillway and lack of outlet gates indicate a simplistic design focused on leisure activities.

Overall, Shows Number 1 Dam offers a tranquil setting for outdoor enthusiasts to appreciate nature while providing essential water resource management for the surrounding area. Its strategic location and design make it a valuable asset for both recreational and environmental purposes in the region.

Year Completed

2002

Dam Length

354

Dam Height

22

River Or Stream

REEDY BRANCH

Surface Area

9.95

Drainage Area

0.22

Nid Storage

148

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

22
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
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