Standing Pine Watershed Structure 3 Dam is an earth dam located in Leake County, Mississippi, built in 1968. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 23 ft23 ft tall. 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 Standing Pine Watershed Structure 3 Dam
The primary purpose of Standing Pine Watershed Structure 3 Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is local government-owned.
The dam stands 23 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,066 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1968, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 05/03/2022.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Leake |
| Coordinates | 32.65528, -89.40778 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,066 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,066 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/03/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS00676 |
| Federal ID | MS00676 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |