J F Jackson Lake Dam

UNT OF WALNUT CREEK· Madison, Mississippi· Built 1998· Earth· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

J F Jackson Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1998 and is 28 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 30.5% in MS)
Dam Length1,381 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage226 acre-ft
Normal Storage57 acre-ft
Surface Area23 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge4,746 cfs
Year Completed1998 (28 years old)
NID IDMS03414

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: April 20, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Ownership

JOHN F. JACKSON

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of J F Jackson Lake Dam?

J F Jackson Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates J F Jackson Lake Dam?

J F Jackson Lake Dam is owned by JOHN F. JACKSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was J F Jackson Lake Dam built?

J F Jackson Lake Dam was completed in 1998, making it 28 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of J F Jackson Lake Dam?

J F Jackson Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is J F Jackson Lake Dam?

J F Jackson Lake Dam has a dam height of 15 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was J F Jackson Lake Dam last inspected?

J F Jackson Lake Dam was last inspected on April 20, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.