J T Bridges Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

J T Bridges Pond Dam, located in Walls, Mississippi, is a private recreational dam constructed in 1960 by the USDA NRCS.


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Summary

This earth dam with a height of 14 feet controls the TR- DEAD NEGRO SLOUGH stream and has a storage capacity of 120 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and is inspected and enforced by state authorities.

Although the condition of the dam is currently not rated, it has a moderate hazard potential. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, and its primary purpose is for recreation. While the exact dimensions of the dam length and surface area are not provided, its construction and design reflect the efforts of the Natural Resources Conservation Service to manage water resources in the area effectively. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the J T Bridges Pond Dam serves as a significant example of sustainable water management practices in Mississippi.

Year Completed

1960

Dam Height

14

River Or Stream

TR- DEAD NEGRO SLOUGH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Nid Storage

120

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Undetermined

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

14
       
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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.