Tommy Joe'S Pond
Key Takeaway
Tommy Joe'S Pond is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1985 and is 41 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 95.2% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 184 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03014 |
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
TOMMY JOE HARVEY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Tommy Joe'S Pond?
Tommy Joe'S 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 Tommy Joe'S Pond?
Tommy Joe'S Pond is owned by TOMMY JOE HARVEY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tommy Joe'S Pond built?
Tommy Joe'S Pond was completed in 1985, making it 41 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 Tommy Joe'S Pond?
Tommy Joe'S 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 Tommy Joe'S Pond?
Tommy Joe'S Pond has a dam height of 35 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.