Jolly Lake
Jolly Lake is an earth dam located in Lowndes County, Mississippi, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Jolly Lake
The primary purpose of Jolly Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by David Jolly (private). It impounds the Tr- Mayhew Creek -os near Columbus.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 990 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 | Lowndes |
| Nearest City | Columbus |
| River/Stream | Tr- Mayhew Creek -os |
| Coordinates | 33.73296, -88.26356 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 990 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 | 276 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DAVID JOLLY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS02022 |
| Federal ID | MS02022 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |