Willie Dumas Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Willie Dumas Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 5.1% in MS) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | MS02030 |
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
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Willie Dumas Pond Dam?
Willie Dumas 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 Willie Dumas Pond Dam?
Willie Dumas Pond Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Willie Dumas Pond Dam built?
Willie Dumas Pond Dam was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Willie Dumas Pond Dam?
Willie Dumas Pond Dam 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 Willie Dumas Pond Dam?
Willie Dumas Pond 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.