Memorial Park Cemetery Pond Dam

Lauderdale, Mississippi· Earth· 14 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Memorial Park Cemetery Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 23.7% in MS)
Dam Length380 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage64 acre-ft
Normal Storage26 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
NID IDMS02616

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
Last Inspection: February 15, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Ownership

BARHAM FUNERAL HOME, INC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Memorial Park Cemetery Pond Dam?

Memorial Park Cemetery Pond 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 Memorial Park Cemetery Pond Dam?

Memorial Park Cemetery Pond Dam is owned by BARHAM FUNERAL HOME, INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Memorial Park Cemetery Pond Dam?

Memorial Park Cemetery Pond Dam 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 Memorial Park Cemetery Pond Dam?

Memorial Park Cemetery Pond Dam has a dam height of 14 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.

When was Memorial Park Cemetery Pond Dam last inspected?

Memorial Park Cemetery Pond Dam was last inspected on February 15, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.