Edmondson Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Edmondson Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1987 and is 39 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 75.8% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 467 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 40 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03140 |
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
JOE E. EDMONDSON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Edmondson Pond Dam?
Edmondson 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 Edmondson Pond Dam?
Edmondson Pond Dam is owned by JOE E. EDMONDSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Edmondson Pond Dam built?
Edmondson Pond Dam was completed in 1987, making it 39 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 Edmondson Pond Dam?
Edmondson 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 Edmondson Pond Dam?
Edmondson Pond Dam has a dam height of 24 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.