W H Austin Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
W H Austin Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 67.1% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 775 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 404 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,090 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | MS01524 |
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
EFFORT ALEXANDER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of W H Austin Pond Dam?
W H Austin 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 W H Austin Pond Dam?
W H Austin Pond Dam is owned by EFFORT ALEXANDER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was W H Austin Pond Dam built?
W H Austin Pond Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 W H Austin Pond Dam?
W H Austin Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is W H Austin Pond Dam?
W H Austin 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.
When was W H Austin Pond Dam last inspected?
W H Austin Pond Dam was last inspected on March 25, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.