Mpc Sedimentation Pond
Mpc Sedimentation Pond is an earth dam located in Simpson County, Mississippi. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Mpc Sedimentation Pond
The primary purpose of Mpc Sedimentation Pond is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Mississippi Power Company (public utility). It impounds the Unt Of Chickasawhay Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 1,750 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 154 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
The most recent inspection on record was 04/07/2009. That was over 16 years ago.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Simpson |
| River/Stream | Unt Of Chickasawhay Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.91777, -89.86504 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,750 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 154 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 154 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | MISSISSIPPI POWER COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Last Inspection | 04/07/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS00122 |
| Federal ID | MS00122 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |