Coleman Catfish Ponds is an earth dam located in Yazoo County, Mississippi, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 21,120 ft long. 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 Coleman Catfish Ponds
Coleman Catfish Ponds is a dam in Yazoo, Mississippi. The dam is owned by James Coleman (private). It impounds the Yazoo River -os near Jonestown.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 21,120 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 840 acre-feet. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Yazoo |
| Nearest City | Jonestown |
| River/Stream | Yazoo River -os |
| Coordinates | 32.96493, -90.42833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 21,120 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 840 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 840 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 840 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 7 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | James Coleman |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS00985 |
| Federal ID | MS00985 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |