Freeman Dam
Freeman Dam is an earth dam located in Yazoo County, Mississippi, built in 2004. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Freeman Dam
The primary purpose of Freeman Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Erwyn Freeman (private). It impounds the Unt Of Big Black River near Vaughan.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 1,796 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 73 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 974 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 2004, the structure is relatively new.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 03/19/2022.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Yazoo |
| Nearest City | Vaughan |
| River/Stream | Unt Of Big Black River |
| Coordinates | 32.82126, -90.03770 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,796 ft |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 974 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 974 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 519 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 73 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,036 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ERWYN FREEMAN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/19/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS03756 |
| Federal ID | MS03756 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |