Boyd Brothers Catfish Ponds
Boyd Brothers Catfish Ponds is an earth dam located in Tunica County, Mississippi, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Boyd Brothers Catfish Ponds
Boyd Brothers Catfish Ponds is a dam in Tunica, Mississippi. The dam is owned by Boyd Brothers (private). It impounds the Tr- Beaverdam Bayou near Maud.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 17,990 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 168 acre-feet. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Tunica |
| Nearest City | Maud |
| River/Stream | Tr- Beaverdam Bayou |
| Coordinates | 34.57971, -90.41011 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 17,990 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 10 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | BOYD BROTHERS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS00922 |
| Federal ID | MS00922 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |