W. T. Simmons Pond
W. T. Simmons Pond is an earth dam located in Lauderdale County, Mississippi, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About W. T. Simmons Pond
The primary purpose of W. T. Simmons Pond is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by H A Pickett (private). It impounds the Alamucha Creek -os near York.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, 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 | Lauderdale |
| Nearest City | York |
| River/Stream | Alamucha Creek -os |
| Coordinates | 32.36682, -88.43926 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 104 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | H A PICKETT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS02665 |
| Federal ID | MS02665 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |