Will Bond Incorporated Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
The Will Bond INCorporated Pond Dam, located in Horn Lake, Mississippi, is a private earth dam constructed in 1960 primarily for recreational purposes.
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Summary
This dam, with a height of 22 feet and a length of 850 feet, impounds the waters of Horn Lake Creek, creating a storage capacity of 716 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety.
Despite its satisfactory condition assessment, the Will Bond INCorporated Pond Dam has a high hazard potential due to its location and the volume of water it can impound. Its spillway type is uncontrolled, and the dam has a maximum discharge capacity of 85.1 cubic feet per second. Emergency action plans have been prepared, but there are no inundation maps available for the area. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, with a DSAC (Dam Safety Action Classification) rating of 3, indicating the need for ongoing monitoring and risk management measures.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Will Bond INCorporated Pond Dam serves as an example of a privately owned structure that plays a crucial role in water management and recreation. Its design and construction by the USDA NRCS highlight the importance of collaboration between private and public entities in ensuring the safety and sustainability of water infrastructure. As climate change impacts water resources, dams like this will be essential for storing and regulating water flow, making their maintenance and inspection vital for the protection of communities downstream.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
850 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
HORN LAKE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
51 |
Drainage Area |
0.48 |
Nid Storage |
716 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
22 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Mississippi River At Memphis
|
235000cfs |
Nonconnah Creek Near Germantown
|
88cfs |
Fletcher Creek At Sycamore View Road At Memphis
|
70cfs |
Coldwater River Nr Olive Branch
|
104cfs |
Wolf River At Germantown
|
609cfs |
Wolf River At Rossville
|
497cfs |
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.
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