Paul Baddour Pond Dam Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Paul Baddour Pond Dam, located in Tate, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1971.
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Summary
This Earth-type dam serves the primary purpose of recreation and has a storage capacity of 162 acre-feet. It is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and has a low hazard potential, with a moderate risk assessment rating.
The dam, standing at 17 feet tall, is situated on Basket Creek in the Memphis District and is classified as an uncontrolled spillway type. While the condition of the dam is currently not rated, it undergoes state inspection and enforcement, ensuring its operational safety. With its tranquil location and picturesque surroundings, Paul Baddour Pond Dam offers a recreational haven for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy the beauty of nature while being mindful of its regulatory and risk management measures.
Overall, Paul Baddour Pond Dam is an essential structure in Mississippi's water management system, providing both recreational opportunities and necessary environmental safeguards. Its history, design, and purpose come together to create a unique destination where visitors can appreciate the intersection of human ingenuity and natural beauty amidst the backdrop of Basket Creek's flowing waters.
Year Completed |
1971 |
Dam Height |
17 |
River Or Stream |
BASKET CREEK -OS |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
162 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
17 |
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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.
Paul Baddour Pond Dam