Sardis Lake - Batesville, Mississippi

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Sardis Lake in Batesville Mississippi

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A sweet gum tree (Liquidambar styraciflua) grows along the edge of Sardis Lake, May 31, 2015 in Batesville, Mississippi. The 98,520-acre reservoir is divided by Sardis Dam, which was created as a means of flood control after the Great Flood of 1927. The dam was authorized following the Flood Control Act of 1936. Sardis Lake is a popular recreation area for fishermen, campers, bird watchers, and other outdoor enthusiasts in Mississippi. (Photo by Carmen K. Sisson/Cloudybright)
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A sweet gum tree (Liquidambar styraciflua) grows along the edge of Sardis Lake, May 31, 2015 in Batesville, Mississippi. The 98,520-acre reservoir is divided by Sardis Dam, which was created as a means of flood control after the Great Flood of 1927. The dam was authorized following the Flood Control Act of 1936. Sardis Lake is a popular recreation area for fishermen, campers, bird watchers, and other outdoor enthusiasts in Mississippi. (Photo by Carmen K. Sisson/Cloudybright)