Holmes County State Park Number 1 Dam

Mississippi — Holmes County — BOX CREEK

Location

StateMississippi
CountyHolmes
RiverBOX CREEK
Coordinates33.02671, -89.92816

Physical Characteristics

NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length1,300 ft
NID Storage300 acre-ft
Max Storage300 acre-ft
Surface Area39 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition Assessment—
EAP StatusNot Required
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1938
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerMISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE FISHERIES AND PARKS

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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