N B Hunt Pond Number 3 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

N B Hunt Pond Number 3 Dam in DeSoto, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreation purposes.


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Summary

This earth dam with a buttress core type stands at 12 feet high, providing a storage capacity of 140 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring its safety and compliance with state standards.

Located within the Memphis District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, this dam features an uncontrolled spillway type and has not been rated for its condition assessment. With no associated structures or outlet gates, the dam poses a moderate risk level of 3. While the exact year of completion is unknown, the dam's purpose of recreation highlights its significance in providing water resource and climate enthusiasts with opportunities for outdoor enjoyment in the region.

Although the dam has not been inspected or assessed recently, its state-regulated status and oversight by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality suggest a commitment to ensuring the safety and integrity of N B Hunt Pond Number 3 Dam. With its tranquil setting and recreational focus, this dam serves as a valuable asset for the local community, offering a peaceful retreat for those seeking to appreciate the intersection of water resources and climate in a natural environment.

Dam Height

12

Nid Storage

140

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

12
       
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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.