S W Seabrook Catfish Ponds

TR- BEAVERDAM BAYOU· Tunica, Mississippi· Built 1969· Earth· 8 ft tall
Significant Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

S W Seabrook Catfish Ponds is classified as significant hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is other. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 0.4% in MS)
Dam Length9,220 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage400 acre-ft
Normal Storage400 acre-ft
Max Discharge10 cfs
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)
NID IDMS00916

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.

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

S W SEABROOK

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of S W Seabrook Catfish Ponds?

S W Seabrook Catfish Ponds is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates S W Seabrook Catfish Ponds?

S W Seabrook Catfish Ponds is owned by S W SEABROOK (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was S W Seabrook Catfish Ponds built?

S W Seabrook 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 S W Seabrook Catfish Ponds?

S W Seabrook 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 S W Seabrook Catfish Ponds?

S W Seabrook 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.

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.