John Gilbert Pond

TR- OVERCUP SLOUGH· Coahoma, Mississippi· Built 1973· Earth· 8 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

John Gilbert Pond is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 0.4% in MS)
Dam Length2,900 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage64 acre-ft
Normal Storage64 acre-ft
Max Discharge10 cfs
Year Completed1973 (53 years old)
NID IDMS01362

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

JOHN GILBERT

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of John Gilbert Pond?

John Gilbert 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 John Gilbert Pond?

John Gilbert Pond is owned by JOHN GILBERT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was John Gilbert Pond built?

John Gilbert Pond was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 John Gilbert Pond?

John Gilbert Pond 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 John Gilbert Pond?

John Gilbert Pond 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.