C. H. Block Catfish Ponds

TR- PHILLIPS BAYOU· Tunica, Mississippi· Built 1970· Earth· 8 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

C. H. Block Catfish Ponds is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 0.4% in MS)
Dam Length9,220 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage400 acre-ft
Normal Storage400 acre-ft
Max Discharge10 cfs
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)
NID IDMS00920

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

C H BLOCK

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of C. H. Block Catfish Ponds?

C. H. Block Catfish Ponds 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 C. H. Block Catfish Ponds?

C. H. Block Catfish Ponds is owned by C H BLOCK (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was C. H. Block Catfish Ponds built?

C. H. Block Catfish Ponds was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 C. H. Block Catfish Ponds?

C. H. Block Catfish Ponds 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 C. H. Block Catfish Ponds?

C. H. Block Catfish Ponds 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.

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.