Steel Dynamics Pond 1 Dam
Steel Dynamics Pond 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Lowndes County, Mississippi, built in 2006. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Steel Dynamics Pond 1 Dam
The primary purpose of Steel Dynamics Pond 1 Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Lowndes County Industrial Development Authority (private). It impounds the Unt Of Gilmer Creek.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 677 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 32 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 307 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2006, the structure is relatively new.
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 | Lowndes |
| River/Stream | Unt Of Gilmer Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.43858, -88.57611 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 677 ft |
| Year Completed | 2006 (20 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 307 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 307 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 390 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | LOWNDES COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS03754 |
| Federal ID | MS03754 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |