John Gilbert Pond
John Gilbert Pond is an earth dam located in Coahoma County, Mississippi, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About John Gilbert Pond
John Gilbert Pond is a dam in Coahoma, Mississippi. The dam is owned by John Gilbert (private). It impounds the Tr- Overcup Slough near Sherard.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 2,900 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 64 acre-feet. Completed in 1973, 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 | Coahoma |
| Nearest City | Sherard |
| River/Stream | Tr- Overcup Slough |
| Coordinates | 34.25464, -90.64375 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 10 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | JOHN GILBERT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS01362 |
| Federal ID | MS01362 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |