Paul Battles Catfish Ponds
Key Takeaway
Paul Battles Catfish Ponds is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 0.4% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 29,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 880 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 880 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 10 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | MS00919 |
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
PAUL BATTLE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Paul Battles Catfish Ponds?
Paul Battles Catfish Ponds 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 Paul Battles Catfish Ponds?
Paul Battles Catfish Ponds is owned by PAUL BATTLE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Paul Battles Catfish Ponds built?
Paul Battles Catfish Ponds was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Paul Battles Catfish Ponds?
Paul Battles Catfish Ponds 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 Paul Battles Catfish Ponds?
Paul Battles Catfish Ponds 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.