Mallard Lake No.
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2 Dam, located in Hinds, Mississippi, stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management for recreation purposes. Completed in 1997, this earth dam with a structural height of 20 feet serves as a crucial structure for regulating the flow of the UNT of Fourteenmile Creek. With a normal storage capacity of 87 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 116 acre-feet, this dam plays a vital role in maintaining water levels for recreational activities in the area.
Owned privately, Mallard Lake No. 2 Dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. Despite its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, the dam poses a moderate risk, as indicated by a risk assessment rating of 3. The dam's uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates contribute to its risk profile, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and risk management measures to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure.
With a surface area of 11 acres and a drainage area of 0.09 square miles, Mallard Lake No. 2 Dam offers a picturesque setting for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy various recreational activities. As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, the importance of maintaining and monitoring dams like Mallard Lake No. 2 becomes increasingly critical in ensuring sustainable water management practices for future generations of water resource and climate enthusiasts.
Year Completed |
1997 |
Dam Length |
600 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
UNT OF FOURTEENMILE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11 |
Hydraulic Height |
17.5 |
Drainage Area |
0.09 |
Nid Storage |
116 |
Structural Height |
20 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
20 |
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 |