E C Simmons Lake Number 2 Dam
E C Simmons Lake Number 2 Dam is an earth dam located in Forrest County, Mississippi. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About E C Simmons Lake Number 2 Dam
The primary purpose of E C Simmons Lake Number 2 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is private-owned. It impounds the Jakes Creek near Pine Grove.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 200 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.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Forrest |
| Nearest City | Pine Grove |
| River/Stream | Jakes Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.28235, -89.17560 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,115 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS02485 |
| Federal ID | MS02485 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |