Providence Hill Farm North Dam

BIRCH CREEK· Hinds, Mississippi· Earth· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Providence Hill Farm North Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 50.7% in MS)
Dam Length958 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage297 acre-ft
Normal Storage165 acre-ft
Surface Area27 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
NID IDMS03173

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: June 23, 2009
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Ownership

PROVIDENCE PLANTATION TWO LP

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Providence Hill Farm North Dam?

Providence Hill Farm North 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 Providence Hill Farm North Dam?

Providence Hill Farm North Dam is owned by PROVIDENCE PLANTATION TWO LP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Providence Hill Farm North Dam?

Providence Hill Farm North 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 Providence Hill Farm North Dam?

Providence Hill Farm North Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Providence Hill Farm North Dam last inspected?

Providence Hill Farm North Dam was last inspected on June 23, 2009. 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.