Charles Pickering Catfish Ponds
Key Takeaway
Charles Pickering Catfish Ponds is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 6,600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 360 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 360 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | MS02376 |
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
CHARLES PICKERING
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Charles Pickering Catfish Ponds?
Charles Pickering 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 Charles Pickering Catfish Ponds?
Charles Pickering Catfish Ponds is owned by CHARLES PICKERING (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Charles Pickering Catfish Ponds built?
Charles Pickering Catfish Ponds was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Charles Pickering Catfish Ponds?
Charles Pickering 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 Charles Pickering Catfish Ponds?
Charles Pickering Catfish Ponds has a dam height of 7 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.