Effluent Holding Pond #4

UNNAMED· Lowndes, Mississippi· Built 2016· Earth· 22 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Effluent Holding Pond #4 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 22 ft (taller than 70.2% in MS)
Dam Length4,350 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage398 acre-ft
Normal Storage350 acre-ft
Surface Area24 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed2016 (10 years old)
NID IDMS07329

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: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Ownership

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Effluent Holding Pond #4?

Effluent Holding Pond #4 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 #4?

Effluent Holding Pond #4 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 #4 built?

Effluent Holding Pond #4 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 #4?

Effluent Holding Pond #4 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 #4?

Effluent Holding Pond #4 has a dam height of 22 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.