Jessie Mcright Dam

UNT OF HARLAND CREEK· Holmes, Mississippi· Built 1992· Earth· 17 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Jessie Mcright Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1992 and is 34 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 46.4% in MS)
Dam Length280 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage88 acre-ft
Normal Storage56 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge98 cfs
Year Completed1992 (34 years old)
NID IDMS03319

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Ownership

JESSIE MCRIGHT

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Jessie Mcright Dam?

Jessie Mcright 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 Jessie Mcright Dam?

Jessie Mcright Dam is owned by JESSIE MCRIGHT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Jessie Mcright Dam built?

Jessie Mcright Dam was completed in 1992, making it 34 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 Jessie Mcright Dam?

Jessie Mcright 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 Jessie Mcright Dam?

Jessie Mcright Dam has a dam height of 17 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.

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.