Doctor Bob Donald Catfish Ponds

TR- DRY CREEK· Jones, Mississippi· Built 1966· Earth· 12 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Doctor Bob Donald Catfish Ponds is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 11.2% in MS)
Dam Length450 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage160 acre-ft
Normal Storage160 acre-ft
Max Discharge110 cfs
Year Completed1966 (60 years old)
NID IDMS02392

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

SHOEMAKE

Private

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Doctor Bob Donald Catfish Ponds?

Doctor Bob Donald 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 Doctor Bob Donald Catfish Ponds?

Doctor Bob Donald Catfish Ponds is owned by SHOEMAKE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Doctor Bob Donald Catfish Ponds built?

Doctor Bob Donald Catfish Ponds was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Doctor Bob Donald Catfish Ponds?

Doctor Bob Donald 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 Doctor Bob Donald Catfish Ponds?

Doctor Bob Donald Catfish Ponds has a dam height of 12 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.