Fassmann Frac Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Wilkinson County, Mississippi, built in 2014. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall, taller than 50% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Fassmann Frac Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Fassmann Frac Pond 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 Shirley Frassmann James (private). It impounds the Buffalo River.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 29 acre-feet. Completed in 2014, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/21/2000. That was over 26 years ago.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Wilkinson |
| River/Stream | Buffalo River |
| Coordinates | 31.15611, -91.20889 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Year Completed | 2014 (12 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Shirley Frassmann James |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/21/2000 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS00155 |
| Federal ID | MS00155 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |