Steel Dynamics Pond 2 Dam

UNT OF GILMER CREEK· Lowndes, Mississippi· Built 2006· Earth· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Water Supply Private

Key Takeaway

Steel Dynamics Pond 2 Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2006 and is 20 years old. Its primary use is water supply.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 5.1% in MS)
Dam Length943 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage120 acre-ft
Normal Storage74 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge300 cfs
Year Completed2006 (20 years old)
NID IDMS03755

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: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Ownership

LOWNDES COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Steel Dynamics Pond 2 Dam?

Steel Dynamics Pond 2 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 Steel Dynamics Pond 2 Dam?

Steel Dynamics Pond 2 Dam is owned by LOWNDES COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Steel Dynamics Pond 2 Dam built?

Steel Dynamics Pond 2 Dam was completed in 2006, making it 20 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 Steel Dynamics Pond 2 Dam?

Steel Dynamics Pond 2 Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Steel Dynamics Pond 2 Dam?

Steel Dynamics Pond 2 Dam has a dam height of 10 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.