Winfred L. Montgomery Pond Dam

UNT OF BOGUE CHITTO· Walthall, Mississippi· Built 1986· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Winfred L. Montgomery Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1986 and is 40 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 60.2% in MS)
Dam Length353 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage61 acre-ft
Normal Storage30 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge26 cfs
Year Completed1986 (40 years old)
NID IDMS03126

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Ownership

WINFRED L. MONTGOMERY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Winfred L. Montgomery Pond Dam?

Winfred L. Montgomery 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 Winfred L. Montgomery Pond Dam?

Winfred L. Montgomery Pond Dam is owned by WINFRED L. MONTGOMERY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Winfred L. Montgomery Pond Dam built?

Winfred L. Montgomery Pond Dam was completed in 1986, making it 40 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 Winfred L. Montgomery Pond Dam?

Winfred L. Montgomery 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 Winfred L. Montgomery Pond Dam?

Winfred L. Montgomery Pond Dam has a dam height of 20 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.