Ross Barnett Reservoir Nr Jackson

RESERVOIR REPORT

296 ft

Water gage height, ft levels at Ross Barnett Reservoir Nr Jackson are currently 296 ft, about 100% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 297.02ft. Maximum recorded Gage height, ft since record keeping began in 2010 was 2022-08-28 when levels reached 298.63 ft. Lowest recorded Gage height, ft was 2020-01-30 when levels receded to 295 ft. View historical levels.

Ross Barnett Reservoir is a man-made lake located in central Mississippi near Jackson. The reservoir was created in 1965 by the Ross Barnett Dam on the Pearl River. The hydrology of the reservoir is dependent on the Pearl River watershed and receives water from streams, rivers, and rainfall. The surface flow comes from the reservoir's tributaries, while the snowpack providers are the areas north of the reservoir. The reservoir has been a crucial source of water supply for the surrounding communities, along with serving as a recreational area for fishing, boating, camping, and nature watching. Ross Barnett Reservoir also provides a source of irrigation for the local agricultural industry.