Dudley Bridgeforth Pond Number 3 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Dudley Bridgeforth Pond Number 3 Dam, located in DeSoto County, Mississippi, is a private earth dam primarily built for recreational purposes in 1969.


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Summary

The dam, designed by USDA NRCS, stands at a height of 15 feet and has a storage capacity of 96 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-Bean Patch Creek, the dam has a spillway that is uncontrolled, with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment of 3.

Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the dam is state-regulated, inspected, and enforced to ensure safety and compliance with environmental standards. The dam's purpose is for recreation, and it serves as a popular spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy outdoor activities. With its tranquil surroundings and potential for outdoor recreation, Dudley Bridgeforth Pond Number 3 Dam offers a picturesque setting for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts in the Pleasant Hill area.

As a private structure maintained by the owner, the dam is not under the jurisdiction of federal agencies like the US Army Corps of Engineers. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has not been rated for its overall condition, highlighting the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure. For water resource and climate enthusiasts looking to explore a unique recreational spot in Mississippi, Dudley Bridgeforth Pond Number 3 Dam provides a serene escape into nature's beauty while also serving as a reminder of the importance of responsible dam management and maintenance.

Year Completed

1969

Dam Height

15

River Or Stream

TR- BEAN PATCH CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Nid Storage

96

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

15
       
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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.