Duncan Park Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Duncan Park Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1992 and is 34 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 30.5% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 9 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03307 |
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
CITY OF NATCHEZ
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Duncan Park Pond Dam?
Duncan Park Pond Dam 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 Duncan Park Pond Dam?
Duncan Park Pond Dam is owned by CITY OF NATCHEZ (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Duncan Park Pond Dam built?
Duncan Park Pond Dam was completed in 1992, making it 34 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 Duncan Park Pond Dam?
Duncan Park 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 Duncan Park Pond Dam?
Duncan Park Pond Dam 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.