Simmons Pond Dam
Simmons Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Lauderdale County, Mississippi, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Simmons Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Simmons Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by William E. Jackson, Jr. (private).
The dam stands 10 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet. Completed in 1968, 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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 12/17/2014. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Lauderdale |
| Coordinates | 32.41248, -88.71966 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | WILLIAM E. JACKSON, Jr. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/17/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS02640 |
| Federal ID | MS02640 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |