Sullivan Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Sullivan Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2007 and is 19 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 67.1% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 465 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Max Discharge | 162 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2007 (19 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03785 |
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
BOB SULLIVAN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sullivan Pond Dam?
Sullivan Pond 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 Sullivan Pond Dam?
Sullivan Pond Dam is owned by BOB SULLIVAN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sullivan Pond Dam built?
Sullivan Pond Dam was completed in 2007, making it 19 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 Sullivan Pond Dam?
Sullivan Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Sullivan Pond Dam?
Sullivan Pond Dam has a dam height of 21 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.