J R Johnson Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ms05716 Lake Dam Ms05717 Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
J R Johnson Pond Dam in Tate, Mississippi, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for recreation.
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Summary
With a height of 15 feet and a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, this dam serves as a low-hazard structure with a moderate risk assessment. The dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring that it undergoes regular inspections and enforcement to maintain its safety standards.
Located in the Memphis District, J R Johnson Pond Dam features an uncontrolled spillway and is classified as a buttress dam type. While its condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam poses a low hazard potential to surrounding areas. Despite not being operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers, the dam is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement measures to ensure its ongoing safety and compliance with regulations. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam provides an interesting case study in private dam ownership and regulatory oversight in the state of Mississippi.
Dam Height |
15 |
Nid Storage |
50 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
15 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Hotopha Creek Nr Batesville
|
13cfs |
Coldwater River Nr Olive Branch
|
112cfs |
Nonconnah Creek Near Germantown
|
30cfs |
Mississippi River At Memphis
|
227000cfs |
Yocona River Nr Oxford
|
68cfs |
Big Sunflower River At Clarksdale
|
65cfs |
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.
J R Johnson Pond Dam
Coldwater Point Tate County