Pierce Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Jack Kelso Lake Dam Ms07026 Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Pierce Pond Dam, located in Itawamba, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
The dam, primarily used for recreation purposes, is classified as an earth dam with a buttress core type and a height of 12 feet. With a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet, the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as not assessed for its condition.
Despite being uncontrolled, the spillway type of Pierce Pond Dam ensures that any excess water can be safely released. The risk assessment for this dam is moderate, indicating a level 3 risk, although specific risk management measures are not detailed in the available data. Overall, water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Pierce Pond Dam an interesting structure to study, given its location, design characteristics, and regulatory oversight by the state of Mississippi.
Dam Height |
12 |
Nid Storage |
80 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
12 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Tombigbee River Nr Fulton
|
180cfs |
Town Creek At Eason Boulevard At Tupelo
|
65cfs |
Cummings Creek Nr Fulton
|
43cfs |
Twentymile Creek Nr Guntown
|
23cfs |
Bull Mountain Creek At Tremont
|
90cfs |
Town Creek Nr Nettleton
|
144cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Pierce Pond Dam