T. Cook Pond
Key Takeaway
T. Cook Pond is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 19.9% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 552 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
| NID ID | MS02449 |
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
MRS TOM COOK
Private
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What is the hazard classification of T. Cook Pond?
T. Cook 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 T. Cook Pond?
T. Cook Pond is owned by MRS TOM COOK (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was T. Cook Pond built?
T. Cook Pond was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 T. Cook Pond?
T. Cook Pond serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is T. Cook Pond?
T. Cook Pond has a dam height of 13 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.