W.. Baria Structure No. 2
W.. Baria Structure No. 2 is an earth dam located in Jackson County, Mississippi. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About W.. Baria Structure No. 2
The primary purpose of W.. Baria Structure No. 2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by W.d. Baria (local government). It impounds the Spring Creek.
The dam stands 14 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 155 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 165 square miles.
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 | Jackson |
| River/Stream | Spring Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.67306, -88.47167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 165 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | W.D. BARIA |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS02210 |
| Federal ID | MS02210 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |