Ainsworth Dam is an earth dam located in Simpson County, Mississippi. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 23 ft23 ft tall and 200 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Ainsworth Dam
The primary purpose of Ainsworth Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Edward & Andrea Ainsworth III (private). It impounds the Unt of Mill Creek.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 68 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Simpson |
| River/Stream | Unt of Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.04509, -90.01789 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Edward & Andrea Ainsworth III |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS03201 |
| Federal ID | MS03201 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |