The Highlands Lake Dam

The Highlands Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Jones County, Mississippi, built in 2006. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

About The Highlands Lake Dam

The primary purpose of The Highlands Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dr. Douglas Tillery (private). It impounds the Unt Of Unt Of Little Rocky Creek.

The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 735 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 285 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2006, the structure is relatively new.

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Undetermined Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateMississippi
CountyJones
River/StreamUnt Of Unt Of Little Rocky Creek
Coordinates31.55693, -89.25250

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height23 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length735 ft
Year Completed2006 (20 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage285 acre-ft
Max Storage285 acre-ft
Normal Storage138 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1,505 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerDR. DOUGLAS TILLERY
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDMS03656
Federal IDMS03656
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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