Memorial Park Cemetery Pond Dam
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 Length | 380 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| NID ID | MS02616 |
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
BARHAM FUNERAL HOME, INC
Private
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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.