Hermon Jackson Lake
Hermon Jackson Lake is an earth dam located in Amite County, Mississippi, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hermon Jackson Lake
The primary purpose of Hermon Jackson Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Estate Of Herman Jackson (private). It impounds the Ellis Creek near Olio.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Amite |
| Nearest City | Olio |
| River/Stream | Ellis Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.11725, -90.96823 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 965 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ESTATE OF HERMAN JACKSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS00244 |
| Federal ID | MS00244 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |