J O Bridgeforth Pond Dam
J O Bridgeforth Pond Dam is an earth dam located in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About J O Bridgeforth Pond Dam
The primary purpose of J O Bridgeforth Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Pinehurst Homeowners Association (private). It impounds the Bean Patch Creek.
The dam stands 12 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet.
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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 05/15/2014. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | DeSoto |
| River/Stream | Bean Patch Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.92583, -89.92657 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | PINEHURST HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/15/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS01534 |
| Federal ID | MS01534 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |