Elmer Massey Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Elmer Massey Pond Dam, located in Tate County, Mississippi, is a private-owned structure primarily utilized for recreational purposes.
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Summary
This earth dam with a buttress core type stands at a height of 16 feet and has a storage capacity of 56 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and undergoes regular inspections, with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating.
While the exact year of completion is not provided, the dam is monitored for safety and its condition is currently listed as "Not Rated." Despite its relatively low hazard potential, the dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, and important documents like risk assessment summaries and inundation maps are not readily available. The structure does not fall under the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers, and there are no associated structures or outlet gates linked to the Elmer Massey Pond Dam. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam presents an interesting case study in private ownership and recreational usage in the state of Mississippi.
Dam Height |
16 |
Nid Storage |
56 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
16 |
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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.
Elmer Massey Pond Dam
Coldwater Point Tate County