R N Van Vulpen Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
R N Van Vulpen Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 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 | 27 ft (taller than 84.9% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | MS01526 |
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
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of R N Van Vulpen Pond Dam?
R N Van Vulpen Pond Dam 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 R N Van Vulpen Pond Dam?
R N Van Vulpen Pond Dam is owned by information not available (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was R N Van Vulpen Pond Dam built?
R N Van Vulpen Pond Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 R N Van Vulpen Pond Dam?
R N Van Vulpen 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 R N Van Vulpen Pond Dam?
R N Van Vulpen Pond Dam has a dam height of 27 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 R N Van Vulpen Pond Dam last inspected?
R N Van Vulpen Pond Dam was last inspected on March 17, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.