Coastal Plain Experiment Station Pond Dam

Coastal Plain Experiment Station Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Newton County, Mississippi, built in 2006. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

About Coastal Plain Experiment Station Pond Dam

The primary purpose of Coastal Plain Experiment Station Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is state-owned. It impounds the Unt Of Potterchitton Creek.

The dam stands 16 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 99 acre-feet. Completed in 2006, the structure is relatively new.

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Undetermined Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateMississippi
CountyNewton
River/StreamUnt Of Potterchitton Creek
Coordinates32.34305, -89.07158

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height16 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Year Completed2006 (20 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage99 acre-ft
Max Storage99 acre-ft
Normal Storage25 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Max Discharge1,159 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDMS03805
Federal IDMS03805
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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