Dudley Bridgeforth Pond

TR- HORN LAKE CREEK· DeSoto, Mississippi· Built 1969· Earth· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Dudley Bridgeforth Pond is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 30.5% in MS)
Dam Length650 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage75 acre-ft
Normal Storage75 acre-ft
Max Discharge516 cfs
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)
NID IDMS01541

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

MRS DUDLEY BRIDGEFORTH

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dudley Bridgeforth Pond?

Dudley Bridgeforth 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 Dudley Bridgeforth Pond?

Dudley Bridgeforth Pond is owned by MRS DUDLEY BRIDGEFORTH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dudley Bridgeforth Pond built?

Dudley Bridgeforth Pond was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Dudley Bridgeforth Pond?

Dudley Bridgeforth 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 Dudley Bridgeforth Pond?

Dudley Bridgeforth Pond has a dam height of 15 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.