Retention Pond A
Key Takeaway
Retention Pond A is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2011 and is 15 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 75.8% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 138 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2011 (15 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03773 |
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
MISSISSIPPI POWER COMPANY
Public Utility
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What is the hazard classification of Retention Pond A?
Retention Pond A 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 Retention Pond A?
Retention Pond A is owned by MISSISSIPPI POWER COMPANY (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Retention Pond A built?
Retention Pond A was completed in 2011, making it 15 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 Retention Pond A?
Retention Pond A 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 Retention Pond A?
Retention Pond A has a dam height of 24 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.