Albin Pond Dam

UNT OF SENEASHE CREEK· Attala, Mississippi· Earth· 10 ft tall

High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Albin Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height	10 ft (taller than 5.1% in MS)
Dam Length	450 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	42 acre-ft
Normal Storage	17 acre-ft

Surface Area	3 acres
Drainage Area	0 sq mi
NID ID	MS06167

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes

Last Inspection: November 30, 2022

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Ownership

EDWIN ALBIN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Albin Pond Dam?

Albin Pond Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Albin Pond Dam?

Albin Pond Dam is owned by EDWIN ALBIN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Albin Pond Dam?

Albin Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Albin Pond Dam?

Albin Pond Dam has a dam height of 10 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Albin Pond Dam last inspected?

Albin Pond Dam was last inspected on November 30, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.