Farm Fresh Catfish Ponds

TR- BLACK BAYOU· Washington, Mississippi· Built 1970· Earth· 8 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Farm Fresh Catfish Ponds is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 0.4% in MS)
Dam Length14,520 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage496 acre-ft
Normal Storage496 acre-ft
Max Discharge14 cfs
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)
NID IDMS01378

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

FARM FRESH CATFISH

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Farm Fresh Catfish Ponds?

Farm Fresh Catfish Ponds 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 Farm Fresh Catfish Ponds?

Farm Fresh Catfish Ponds is owned by FARM FRESH CATFISH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Farm Fresh Catfish Ponds built?

Farm Fresh Catfish Ponds was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Farm Fresh Catfish Ponds?

Farm Fresh Catfish Ponds 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 Farm Fresh Catfish Ponds?

Farm Fresh Catfish Ponds has a dam height of 8 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.