Odessa Briggs Pond Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ms04571 Lake Dam Ms04570 Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Odessa Briggs Pond, located in Kemper, Mississippi, is a privately owned earth dam structure designed by the USDA NRCS in 1965 for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes.
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Summary
With a dam height of 12 feet and a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, this pond serves as a vital water resource in the area. It is situated near the TR-SCOOBA CREEK and is regulated by the state permitting and inspection authorities.
Although the hazard potential of Odessa Briggs Pond is rated as low, it still plays a crucial role in providing water for various activities such as recreation. The spillway of the pond is uncontrolled, with a width of 25 feet, and it has a maximum discharge rate of 30 cubic feet per second. Despite not being rated for its condition assessment, the pond continues to fulfill its primary purposes effectively while also contributing to the local ecosystem. Water resource and climate enthusiasts would find Odessa Briggs Pond to be an intriguing case study in sustainable water management practices and the importance of maintaining dam structures for both human and environmental well-being.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
756 |
Dam Height |
12 |
River Or Stream |
TR- SCOOBA CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
12 |
Nid Storage |
60 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
12 |
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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.
Odessa Briggs Pond