J B Lyon Pond Dam, located in Olive Branch, Mississippi, is a privately owned earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS in 1962 for recreational purposes.
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The dam stands at a height of 14 feet and spans 385 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 70.53 acre-feet. The dam regulates water from the TR-Camp Creek and has a high hazard potential with an unsatisfactory condition assessment as of March 2017.
Despite its state-regulated status and regular inspections, the dam has an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, posing a moderate risk as assessed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. The dam's location in DeSoto County near the Tennessee border adds to its significance for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the management and maintenance of critical infrastructure. With its history of construction and ongoing regulatory oversight, J B Lyon Pond Dam serves as a focal point for understanding the intersection of water resource management and recreational development in the region.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
385 |
Dam Height |
14 |
River Or Stream |
TR- CAMP CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7 |
Drainage Area |
0.16 |
Nid Storage |
70.53 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
14 |
Nonconnah Creek Near Germantown
|
30cfs |
Coldwater River Nr Olive Branch
|
112cfs |
Wolf River At Germantown
|
542cfs |
Fletcher Creek At Sycamore View Road At Memphis
|
8cfs |
Wolf River At Rossville
|
508cfs |
Mississippi River At Memphis
|
227000cfs |