Bishop Pond Reservoir Report
Nearby: A E Britt Pond Dam Fratesi Pond
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Bishop Pond, located in Sunflower, Mississippi, is a privately-owned earth dam constructed in 1965 by the USDA NRCS.
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Summary
With a height of 8 feet and a length of 3000 feet, this dam serves a variety of purposes, including flood control and water storage. The pond has a moderate hazard potential and a low risk assessment, making it a valuable resource for the local community.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Bishop Pond has a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 2 cubic feet per second. The spillway, which is uncontrolled, has a width of 1 foot. Despite not being regularly inspected or rated for condition, the pond poses minimal risk to surrounding areas due to its low hazard potential.
Although not state-regulated or permitted, Bishop Pond continues to be a crucial water resource in the region. Its strategic location in the Vicksburg District, coupled with its moderate risk assessment, highlights the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and sustainability of this vital water infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
3000 |
Dam Height |
8 |
River Or Stream |
0 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
8 |
Nid Storage |
60 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
8 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Big Sunflower River At Sunflower
|
1370cfs |
Bogue Phalia Nr Leland
|
1110cfs |
Big Sunflower River Nr Merigold
|
703cfs |
Abiaca Creek At Cruger
|
44cfs |
Tallahatchie River At Money
|
6080cfs |
Harland Creek Nr Howard
|
3340cfs |
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.
Bishop Pond