Joe Long Ponds is an earth dam located in Leflore County, Mississippi, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 8 ft8 ft tall and 15,840 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 Joe Long Ponds
Joe Long Ponds is a dam in Leflore, Mississippi. The dam is owned by Joe Long (private). It impounds the Tr- Yazoo River near Belzoni.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 15,840 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 2,200 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, 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.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Leflore |
| Nearest City | Belzoni |
| River/Stream | Tr- Yazoo River |
| Coordinates | 33.33322, -90.32879 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 15,840 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,200 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 10 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Joe Long |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS01420 |
| Federal ID | MS01420 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |