Ross Barnett Reservoir

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The Ross R. Barnett Reservoir (colloquially known as "The Rez") is a Reservoir on the Pearl River in the U.S. State of Mississippi . Named for Ross R. Barnett , the 52nd Governor Of Mississippi , it was created by impounding the Pearl between Madison and Rankin Counties . It has 105 miles of shoreline and is bounded on the west by the historic Natchez Trace .

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Pearl River Valley Water Supply District - State agency responsible for construction and management of the Ross Barnett reservoir

	CATEGORIES ABOUT ROSS BARNETT RESERVOIR

	reservoirs in the united states

	lakes of mississippi

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