R.D.Bearden Pond

TR- WILLIS BAYOU· Humphreys, Mississippi· Built 1967· Earth· 8 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

R.D.Bearden Pond is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 0.4% in MS)
Dam Length21,120 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.3K acre-ft
Normal Storage1.3K acre-ft
Max Discharge2 cfs
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)
NID IDMS02096

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
State Regulated: No

Ownership

R.O.BEARDEN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of R.D.Bearden Pond?

R.D.Bearden Pond 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 R.D.Bearden Pond?

R.D.Bearden Pond is owned by R.O.BEARDEN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was R.D.Bearden Pond built?

R.D.Bearden Pond was completed in 1967, making it 59 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.D.Bearden Pond?

R.D.Bearden Pond 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 R.D.Bearden Pond?

R.D.Bearden Pond 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.

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.