J. B. Snowden Pond
Key Takeaway
J. B. Snowden Pond is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 50.7% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 560 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | MS01520 |
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
J B SNOWDEN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of J. B. Snowden Pond?
J. B. Snowden Pond 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 J. B. Snowden Pond?
J. B. Snowden Pond is owned by J B SNOWDEN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was J. B. Snowden Pond built?
J. B. Snowden Pond was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 J. B. Snowden Pond?
J. B. Snowden Pond 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 J. B. Snowden Pond?
J. B. Snowden Pond has a dam height of 18 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.