Andrew Jackson Boy Scout Dam
Andrew Jackson Boy Scout Dam is an earth dam located in Copiah County, Mississippi. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a unsatisfactory condition assessment.
About Andrew Jackson Boy Scout Dam
The primary purpose of Andrew Jackson Boy Scout Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Larry Cagle (private).
The dam stands 25 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,400 acre-feet.
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. Its condition is rated unsatisfactory, indicating serious safety deficiencies exist that require immediate attention or remedial action. The most recent inspection on record was 03/19/2008. That was over 18 years ago.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Copiah |
| Coordinates | 31.88942, -90.60423 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,400 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | LARRY CAGLE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/19/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS00502 |
| Federal ID | MS00502 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |