Deavor Powell Pond
Key Takeaway
Deavor Powell Pond is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 0.4% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 104 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | MS02362 |
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
D POWELL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Deavor Powell Pond?
Deavor Powell 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 Deavor Powell Pond?
Deavor Powell Pond is owned by D POWELL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Deavor Powell Pond built?
Deavor Powell Pond 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 Deavor Powell Pond?
Deavor Powell Pond serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Deavor Powell Pond?
Deavor Powell 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.