Richardson Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Hinds County, Mississippi. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall, taller than 50% 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 Richardson Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Richardson Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ronnie Richardson (private). It impounds the Unt of White Oak Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 40 acre-feet.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Hinds |
| River/Stream | Unt of White Oak Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.05547, -90.38207 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Ronnie Richardson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS03758 |
| Federal ID | MS03758 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |