Mark Simmons Lake
Mark Simmons Lake is an earth dam located in Holmes County, Mississippi, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mark Simmons Lake
The primary purpose of Mark Simmons Lake is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Mark Simmons (private). It impounds the Tr- Techeva Creek near Eden.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet. Completed in 1973, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 | Holmes |
| Nearest City | Eden |
| River/Stream | Tr- Techeva Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.96567, -90.15998 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 138 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | MARK SIMMONS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS00105 |
| Federal ID | MS00105 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |