Jack Mccormick Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Jack McCormick Pond Dam, located in Lafayette, Mississippi, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for recreational purposes.


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Summary

The dam stands at a height of 22 feet and has a storage capacity of 112 acre-feet. Although the dam is classified as having a low hazard potential, it is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations.

The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and is of buttress core type construction. While it has not been rated for its condition assessment, the overall risk assessment for the dam is moderate. Despite being privately owned, the dam is subject to state jurisdiction, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. With its picturesque location and importance for recreational activities, Jack McCormick Pond Dam serves as a vital water resource for the local community and a point of interest for water resource and climate enthusiasts alike.

In the event of an emergency, the dam's Emergency Action Plan (EAP) status is unclear, but it is important for the owners to ensure that proper emergency contacts and procedures are in place. Overall, Jack McCormick Pond Dam represents a harmonious blend of human infrastructure and natural beauty, showcasing the delicate balance needed to manage water resources effectively in the face of changing climate conditions.

Dam Height

22

Nid Storage

112

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

22
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.