J F JACKSON LAKE DAM - MS03414-3475
Dam Name: J F JACKSON LAKE DAM
State: MS
Downstream Hazard Potential: L
Incident Type: Non-Failure
Incident Date: 04/18/2021
Incident Driver: Deterioration or Poor Condition
Incident Mechanism 1:
Incident Mechanism 2
Incident Mechanism 3
Incident IDMS03414-3475
Incident DescriptionSinkhole formed over collapsed 18-in PVC conduit during heavy rain.
Named Hydrologic Event
EAP Enacted (Y/N) due to IncidentN
Fatalities (Number)0
Number of People Evacuated0
Number of Habitable Structures Evacuated0
Number of Habitable Structures Flooded0
Other Infrastructure Impacts0
Economic Damages (in $)0
ResponseDirected owner to have conduit replaced.
Volume released at failure (ac-ft)
Additional Remarks or Updates
Owner TypeP
Dam TypeRE
Primary Purpose(s)R
EAPNR
Dam Height15 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)226.00
Surface Area (acres)23.00
Year Completed1998
NID NumberMS03414
River NameUNT OF WALNUT CREEK
Latitude32.5909
Longitude-89.929
Year Modified
Regulatory Agency(ies)MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Incident Time
Incident Duration
Incident Report ProducedN
Information SourcesMDEQ Dam Safety
