Dave Shipp Lake Dam, located in Yazoo, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure designed by Aqua Engineering and McMaster and Assoc.
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The dam, completed in 2007, serves a primary purpose of recreation and stands at a height of 28 feet with a hydraulic height of 27.5 feet. It spans 950 feet in length and has a storage capacity of 729 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 430 acre-feet.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the dam is state-regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced to ensure its safety and compliance. The dam's condition is assessed as fair, with a significant hazard potential and a moderate risk rating. While the dam has an uncontrolled spillway and no outlet gates, it is regularly inspected every 5 years to mitigate any potential risks and ensure public safety.
The Dave Shipp Lake Dam provides not only recreational opportunities but also serves as a vital structure for water resource management in the region. With its strategic location on the Unt of Town Creek, the dam plays a crucial role in flood control and water storage, contributing to the overall resilience of the area's water infrastructure.
Year Completed |
2007 |
Dam Length |
950 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
UNT OF TOWN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
76 |
Hydraulic Height |
27.5 |
Drainage Area |
0.47 |
Nid Storage |
729 |
Structural Height |
32 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
32 |
Big Black River Nr Bentonia
|
392cfs |
Hanging Moss Creek Nr Jackson
|
356cfs |
Lynch Creek At Jackson
|
1100cfs |
Pearl River At Jackson
|
362cfs |
Big Black River Nr Bovina
|
520cfs |
Harland Creek Nr Howard
|
3340cfs |