2018 Map of Sardis Dam

About this map

The Sardis Dam creates a massive geographic division in Panola County, holding back the expansive Sardis Lake and altering the course of the Little Tallahatchie River. This modern topographically detailed view shows the high ridges and points that define the reservoir's western edge, including Cemetery Ridge, Moccasin Point, and Lespideza Point. South of the dam, the topography drops toward the Lower Lake and its associated Lower Lake Beach, while the river continues past Floyds Island and Jonathans Bluff. The landscape is dotted with rural history, evidenced by a high density of small burial grounds like Simon Chapel Number 1 Cem and Simon Chapel Number 2 Cem, which represent the original communities that predate the mid-century water management projects.