W H Austin Pond Dam

Mississippi — DeSoto County — UNT OF JOHNSON CREEK

Location

StateMississippi
CountyDeSoto
RiverUNT OF JOHNSON CREEK
Coordinates34.94147, -90.08456

Physical Characteristics

NID Height21 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length775 ft
NID Storage404 acre-ft
Max Storage404 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionMarch 25, 2015
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1960
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerEFFORT ALEXANDER
Other NameTwin Lakes Dam

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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