Coastal Plain Experiment Station Pond Dam

UNT OF POTTERCHITTON CREEK· Newton, Mississippi· Built 2006· Earth· 14 ft tall
Unknown Recreation Fish And Wildlife Pond State Government

Key Takeaway

Coastal Plain Experiment Station Pond Dam is classified as unknown in Mississippi. It was completed in 2006 and is 20 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 23.7% in MS)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage100 acre-ft
Normal Storage25 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Max Discharge1,159 cfs
Year Completed2006 (20 years old)
NID IDMS03805

Safety Information

Unknown

Hazard potential has not been determined.

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

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Ownership

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Coastal Plain Experiment Station Pond Dam?

Coastal Plain Experiment Station Pond 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 Coastal Plain Experiment Station Pond Dam?

Coastal Plain Experiment Station Pond Dam is owned by information not available (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Coastal Plain Experiment Station Pond Dam built?

Coastal Plain Experiment Station Pond Dam was completed in 2006, making it 20 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 Coastal Plain Experiment Station Pond Dam?

Coastal Plain Experiment Station Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Coastal Plain Experiment Station Pond Dam?

Coastal Plain Experiment Station Pond Dam has a dam height of 14 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.