Maurice Jones Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Hinds County, Mississippi, built in 2001. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 13 ft13 ft tall and 1,515 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 Maurice Jones Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Maurice Jones Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Maurice Jones (private). It impounds the Unt of Big Creek.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 1,515 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 91 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 42 square miles. Completed in 2001, the structure is relatively new.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Hinds |
| River/Stream | Unt of Big Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.23590, -90.36010 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,515 ft |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 42 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 672 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Maurice Jones |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS03631 |
| Federal ID | MS03631 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |