Paul Cheeks Dam

Paul Cheeks Dam is an earth dam located in Jones County, Mississippi. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

About Paul Cheeks Dam

The primary purpose of Paul Cheeks Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Moselle Catfish Farm, Inc. (private). It impounds the Burr Creek.

The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 144 acre-feet.

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Undetermined Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateMississippi
CountyJones
River/StreamBurr Creek
Coordinates31.52175, -89.29638

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length600 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage144 acre-ft
Max Storage144 acre-ft
Normal Storage80 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMOSELLE CATFISH FARM, INC.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDMS03234
Federal IDMS03234
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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