Basf Catalysts, LLC Pond No. 3 Dam
Key Takeaway
Basf Catalysts, LLC Pond No. 3 Dam is classified as unknown in Mississippi. It was completed in 2005 and is 21 years old. Its primary use is tailings.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 40.1% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2005 (21 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03617 |
Safety Information
Hazard potential has not been determined.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
BASF CATALYSTS, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Basf Catalysts, LLC Pond No. 3 Dam?
Basf Catalysts, LLC Pond No. 3 Dam is classified as Unknown. Hazard potential has not been determined. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Basf Catalysts, LLC Pond No. 3 Dam?
Basf Catalysts, LLC Pond No. 3 Dam is owned by BASF CATALYSTS, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Basf Catalysts, LLC Pond No. 3 Dam built?
Basf Catalysts, LLC Pond No. 3 Dam was completed in 2005, making it 21 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Basf Catalysts, LLC Pond No. 3 Dam?
Basf Catalysts, LLC Pond No. 3 Dam serves the following purposes: Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Basf Catalysts, LLC Pond No. 3 Dam?
Basf Catalysts, LLC Pond No. 3 Dam has a dam height of 16 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.