J. B. Snowden Pond
J. B. Snowden Pond is an earth dam located in DeSoto County, Mississippi, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About J. B. Snowden Pond
The primary purpose of J. B. Snowden Pond is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by J B Snowden (private). It impounds the Tr- Horn Lake Creek near Horn Lake.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | DeSoto |
| Nearest City | Horn Lake |
| River/Stream | Tr- Horn Lake Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.95904, -89.94267 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 560 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | J B SNOWDEN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS01520 |
| Federal ID | MS01520 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |