Beardon Brothers Pond
Key Takeaway
Beardon Brothers Pond is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 0.4% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 15,930 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | MS00907 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
BEARDON BROTHERS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Beardon Brothers Pond?
Beardon Brothers Pond is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Beardon Brothers Pond?
Beardon Brothers Pond is owned by BEARDON BROTHERS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Beardon Brothers Pond built?
Beardon Brothers Pond was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Beardon Brothers Pond?
Beardon Brothers Pond serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Beardon Brothers Pond?
Beardon Brothers Pond has a dam height of 8 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.