Standing Pine Watershed Structure 5 Dam

Standing Pine Watershed Structure 5 Dam is an earth dam located in Leake County, Mississippi, built in 1970. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.

About Standing Pine Watershed Structure 5 Dam

The primary purpose of Standing Pine Watershed Structure 5 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 24 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,666 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1970, 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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Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMississippi
CountyLeake
Coordinates32.64039, -89.37886

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height24 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,666 acre-ft
Max Storage2,666 acre-ft
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection05/03/2022
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMS00677
Federal IDMS00677
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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