Basf Catalysts, LLC Pond No. 4 Dam is an earth dam located in Hinds County, Mississippi, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall, taller than 68% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Basf Catalysts, LLC Pond No. 4 Dam
Basf Catalysts, LLC Pond No. 4 Dam is a dam in Hinds, Mississippi. The dam is owned by Basf Catalysts, LLC (private).
The dam stands 30 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 560 acre-feet. Completed in 1952, 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Hinds |
| Coordinates | 32.26362, -90.20333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 560 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 560 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Basf Catalysts, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS01770 |
| Federal ID | MS01770 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |