Mallard Lake No.
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1 Dam, located in Hinds, Mississippi, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1997 for recreational purposes. The dam stands at a height of 12 feet and has a hydraulic height of 10 feet, with a total length of 520 feet. It impounds a surface area of 7.2 acres and has a storage capacity of 68 acre-feet, providing ample opportunities for water-based recreational activities.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, Mallard Lake No. 1 Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. With a low hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment, the dam offers a safe environment for visitors to enjoy fishing, boating, and other recreational pursuits. Although uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates are in place, the dam's risk assessment is moderate, indicating a level of caution in its management.
Despite being a non-USACE structure, Mallard Lake No. 1 Dam is an essential part of the local water resource infrastructure, providing both recreational opportunities and water management benefits. With its picturesque setting on the UNT of Fourteenmile Creek, the dam serves as a valuable asset for the community while maintaining a focus on safety and environmental responsibility.
Year Completed |
1997 |
Dam Length |
520 |
Dam Height |
12 |
River Or Stream |
UNT OF FOURTEENMILE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7.2 |
Hydraulic Height |
10 |
Drainage Area |
0.05 |
Nid Storage |
68 |
Structural Height |
12 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
12 |
Lynch Creek At Jackson
|
1100cfs |
Pearl River At Jackson
|
738cfs |
Hanging Moss Creek Nr Jackson
|
356cfs |
Big Black River Nr Bovina
|
609cfs |
Big Black River Nr Bentonia
|
514cfs |
Mississippi River At Vicksburg
|
317000cfs |