Ross Barnett Reservoir Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Rankin |
| Nearest City | JACKSON |
| River/Stream | PEARL RIVER |
| Coordinates | 32.39726, -90.06488 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 65 ft |
| Dam Height | 64 ft |
| Dam Length | 18,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 540,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 540,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 360,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33,000 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3,050 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 250,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | PEARL RIV. VAL. WTR. SUP. DIST |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/26/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |