J. H. Collier Catfish Ponds Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 25, 2025
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Summary
H. Collier Catfish Ponds, located in Murphy, Mississippi, is a private earth dam structure designed by the USDA NRCS in 1970. The primary purpose of this dam is categorized as "Other," and it serves as a water resource feature on Ditch Number 5. With a height of 8 feet and a length of 10560 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 800 acre-feet. Its spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 2 feet, and it has a low hazard potential.
Despite not being state-regulated or inspected, the condition of J. H. Collier Catfish Ponds is currently not rated, and its risk assessment is moderate. The dam has not had any emergency action plans prepared or updated, but it meets certain risk management guidelines. With its association to the Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Vicksburg District, this structure presents an intriguing case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the management and maintenance of private earth dams in Mississippi.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
10560 |
Dam Height |
8 |
River Or Stream |
DITCH NUMBER 5 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
8 |
Nid Storage |
800 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
8 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Bogue Phalia Nr Leland
|
18cfs |
Big Sunflower River At Sunflower
|
45cfs |
Bayou Macon At Eudora
|
9cfs |
Abiaca Creek At Cruger
|
44cfs |
Bayou Macon Nr Kilbourne
|
28cfs |
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.
J. H. Collier Catfish Ponds