N D Brookshire Pond
Key Takeaway
N D Brookshire Pond is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 11.2% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 227 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | MS02630 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
N D BROOKSHIRE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of N D Brookshire Pond?
N D Brookshire Pond is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates N D Brookshire Pond?
N D Brookshire Pond is owned by N D BROOKSHIRE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was N D Brookshire Pond built?
N D Brookshire Pond was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 N D Brookshire Pond?
N D Brookshire 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 N D Brookshire Pond?
N D Brookshire Pond has a dam height of 12 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.