Horse Farm Dam
Key Takeaway
Horse Farm Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 70.2% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 950 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 590 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 493 cfs |
| NID ID | MS02659 |
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
PANTHER CREEK RANCH, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Horse Farm Dam?
Horse Farm 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 Horse Farm Dam?
Horse Farm Dam is owned by PANTHER CREEK RANCH, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Horse Farm Dam?
Horse Farm Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Horse Farm Dam?
Horse Farm Dam 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.