Leggett Number 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Jones County, Mississippi, built in 2000. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 971 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 Leggett Number 1 Dam
The primary purpose of Leggett Number 1 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Kent B. Leggett (private). It impounds the Channel Branch.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 971 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 32 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 277 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2000, the structure is 26 years old.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Jones |
| River/Stream | Channel Branch |
| Coordinates | 31.66164, -89.07388 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 971 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 277 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 277 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 84 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Kent B. Leggett |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS03496 |
| Federal ID | MS03496 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |