Deavor Powell Pond
Deavor Powell Pond is an earth dam located in Jones County, Mississippi, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Deavor Powell Pond
The primary purpose of Deavor Powell Pond is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by D Powell (private). It impounds the Tr- Smith Creek near Hebron.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, 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 | Jones |
| Nearest City | Hebron |
| River/Stream | Tr- Smith Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.72781, -89.36524 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 104 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | D POWELL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS02362 |
| Federal ID | MS02362 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |