Dennery Pond Dam

UNT OF BOGUE CHITTO CREEK· Hinds, Mississippi· Earth· 14 ft tall
High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Dennery Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 23.7% in MS)
Dam Length600 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage65 acre-ft
Normal Storage39 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDMS01717

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

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

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: January 27, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Ownership

CHARLES DENNERY ESTATE

Private

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Dennery Pond Number 2 Dam

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Savage Lake Dam

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Parker Pond Dam

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Sellers Lake Dam

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Friday Lake Dam

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Tri State Brick Lake Dam

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Hankins Lake Dam

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dennery Pond Dam?

Dennery Pond Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Dennery Pond Dam?

Dennery Pond Dam is owned by CHARLES DENNERY ESTATE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Dennery Pond Dam?

Dennery Pond Dam 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 Dennery Pond Dam?

Dennery 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.

When was Dennery Pond Dam last inspected?

Dennery Pond Dam was last inspected on January 27, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.