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
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Jones |
| River/Stream | Burr Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.52175, -89.29638 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MOSELLE CATFISH FARM, INC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS03234 |
| Federal ID | MS03234 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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