Lake Jeff Davis

Mississippi — Jefferson Davis County — UNT OF JAYBIRD CREEK

Location

StateMississippi
CountyJefferson Davis
RiverUNT OF JAYBIRD CREEK
Coordinates31.56732, -89.83984

Physical Characteristics

NID Height23 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length1,000 ft
NID Storage2,215 acre-ft
Max Storage2,215 acre-ft
Surface Area106 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 6, 2023
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1963
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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