Ross Barnett Reservoir Dam - Jackson, MS
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member iJEEP
N 32° 23.790 W 090° 03.934
15S E 776025 N 3588175
An embankment that creates the Ross Barnett Reservoir near Jackson, MS.
Waymark Code: WM87J2
Location: Mississippi, United States
Date Posted: 02/14/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
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Known by the locals as "The Rez" the Ross R. Barnett Reservoir is a 33,000-acre reservoir on the Pearl River Northeast of Jackson. Named for Ross Barnett, the 52nd Governor of Mississippi, it was created by impounding the Pearl between Madison County and Rankin County. It has 105 miles of shoreline and is bounded on the west by the historic Natchez Trace.

The reservoir is managed by the Pearl River Valley Water Supply District.

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Waterway where the dam is located: Pearl River

Main use of the Water Dam: Water Supply (Drinkable)

Material used in the structure: embankment

Height of Dam: 64 ft

Fishing Allowed: yes

Motor Sports Allowed: yes

Date built: Not listed
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