Basf Catalysts, LLC Pond No. 3 Dam is an earth dam located in Hinds County, Mississippi, built in 2005. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 600 ft long, 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. 3 Dam
The primary purpose of Basf Catalysts, LLC Pond No. 3 Dam is tailings. Tailings dams contain waste material from mining operations — typically a slurry of finely ground rock left over after valuable minerals have been extracted. These structures require ongoing monitoring because tailings can contain heavy metals and other contaminants. The dam is owned by Basf Catalysts, LLC (private). It impounds the Unt of Pearl River.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 108 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2005, the structure is relatively new.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Hinds |
| River/Stream | Unt of Pearl River |
| Coordinates | 32.26901, -90.20271 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 2005 (21 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Tailings |
| Owner | Basf Catalysts, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS03617 |
| Federal ID | MS03617 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |