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Why is the flood control lake so much more effective in providing protection to north Jackson homes and businesses than businesses in downtown Jackson?

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Why is the flood control lake so much more effective in providing protection to north Jackson homes and businesses than businesses in downtown Jackson?

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This is because the homes and businesses north of downtown Jackson were built at the base of the hills in areas that were above the valid 100 year flood level originally. Many structures along Town Creek were built in flood prone areas that historically flooded.