Maurice Jones Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 7, 2025

Maurice Jones Lake Dam, located in Hinds, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure with a primary purpose of recreation.


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Summary

Completed in 2001, this earth dam stands at a height of 12.5 feet and has a length of 1515 feet, containing a storage capacity of 91 acre-feet. Situated on the UNT of Big Creek, this dam offers a surface area of 10.7 acres for recreational activities.

Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, Maurice Jones Lake Dam is regulated and inspected by the state to ensure its safety and compliance with environmental standards. Although its hazard potential is currently undetermined and its condition is not rated, the dam is considered to have a moderate risk level. With a spillway type of "Uncontrolled" and a maximum discharge capacity of 672 cubic feet per second, the dam provides both recreational opportunities and essential water management functions for the surrounding area.

In the event of an emergency, the dam's Emergency Action Plan status, readiness, and risk management measures are not specifically outlined in the available data. However, Maurice Jones Lake Dam remains a significant water resource infrastructure in Mississippi, contributing to both recreational enjoyment and water management in the region.

Year Completed

2001

Dam Length

1515

Dam Height

12.5

River Or Stream

UNT OF BIG CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

10.7

Drainage Area

42.2

Nid Storage

91

Hazard Potential

Undetermined

Nid Height

13
       
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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.