Ms05659 Lake Dam in Rankin, Mississippi, is a privately-owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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The dam, primarily used for recreation, is an earth dam with a buttress core type and a height of 14 feet. It has a storage capacity of 114 acre-feet and a surface area of 13 acres. The spillway is uncontrolled, and the dam has a low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment rating.
Located in the Mobile District, this dam is not under the jurisdiction of any federal agency and has not been modified in recent years. The condition of the dam is currently not rated, and emergency preparedness measures like an Emergency Action Plan are not documented. Despite the moderate risk assessment, the dam is considered to be in a satisfactory state, with state inspections, permitting, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and integrity for the surrounding community and environment. Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the management and regulation of dams in Mississippi may find Ms05659 Lake Dam to be a fascinating case study.
Dam Height |
14 |
Surface Area |
13 |
Nid Storage |
114 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
14 |
Hanging Moss Creek Nr Jackson
|
356cfs |
Pearl River At Jackson
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1180cfs |
Pearl River Nr Lena
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532cfs |
Lynch Creek At Jackson
|
1100cfs |
Yockanookany River Nr Ofahoma
|
96cfs |
South Canal Tuscolameta Creek Nr Walnut Grove
|
8cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Goshen Springs
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Roosevelt State Park
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Timberlake - Ross Barnett Reservoir
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