Effluent Holding Pond #3
Key Takeaway
Effluent Holding Pond #3 is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2016 and is 10 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 78.4% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 4,465 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 691 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 610 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2016 (10 years old) |
| NID ID | MS07328 |
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
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Effluent Holding Pond #3?
Effluent Holding Pond #3 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 Effluent Holding Pond #3?
Effluent Holding Pond #3 is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Effluent Holding Pond #3 built?
Effluent Holding Pond #3 was completed in 2016, making it 10 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 Effluent Holding Pond #3?
Effluent Holding Pond #3 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 Effluent Holding Pond #3?
Effluent Holding Pond #3 has a dam height of 25 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.