Kynerd Lake Dam, located in Hinds, Mississippi, was completed in 2007 and is primarily used for recreation purposes.
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The dam, designed by NRCS, is an earth dam with a height of 14 feet and a structural height of 16 feet. It has a normal storage capacity of 99 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.21 square miles. The dam is situated on the UNT of Snake Creek and is under the regulatory oversight of the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
Despite its low hazard potential, Kynerd Lake Dam has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. The dam does not have an official condition assessment and has not been rated, but it meets state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements. The spillway type is uncontrolled, with a maximum discharge capacity of 476 cubic feet per second. The dam has no outlet gates and no associated structures, making it a relatively straightforward structure in terms of design and operation.
Overall, Kynerd Lake Dam serves as a vital resource for recreational activities in the area, providing a tranquil environment for visitors to enjoy. With its moderate risk assessment and regulatory compliance, the dam stands as a testament to responsible water resource management in Mississippi.
Year Completed |
2007 |
Dam Length |
443 |
Dam Height |
14 |
River Or Stream |
UNT OF SNAKE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
18 |
Hydraulic Height |
11 |
Drainage Area |
0.21 |
Nid Storage |
288.4 |
Structural Height |
16 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
16 |
Lynch Creek At Jackson
|
1100cfs |
Big Black River Nr Bovina
|
628cfs |
Pearl River At Jackson
|
1010cfs |
Hanging Moss Creek Nr Jackson
|
356cfs |
Big Black River Nr Bentonia
|
529cfs |
Mississippi River At Vicksburg
|
306000cfs |