Briggs Number 1 Dam, located in Madison, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure designed by Mike McKenzie for the primary purpose of recreation.
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Completed in 2002, this earth type dam stands at a height of 12 feet with a structural height of 16 feet and a length of 1000 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 367 acre-feet. The dam sits on the UNT of Panther Creek and is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, Briggs Number 1 Dam poses minimal danger to surrounding areas. The dam features uncontrolled spillways and outlets, with no associated locks or gates. Despite its relatively low risk level, the dam has not been rated for its condition, and key emergency preparedness measures such as an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and inundation maps have not been documented. Overall, Briggs Number 1 Dam serves as a recreational resource in the region with a focus on safety and risk management.
Year Completed |
2002 |
Dam Length |
1000 |
Dam Height |
12 |
River Or Stream |
UNT OF PANTHER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
36 |
Hydraulic Height |
11 |
Drainage Area |
0.37 |
Nid Storage |
367 |
Structural Height |
16 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
16 |
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|
392cfs |
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|
356cfs |
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|
362cfs |
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|
1100cfs |
Yockanookany River Nr Ofahoma
|
73cfs |
Pearl River Nr Lena
|
448cfs |