R E Selph Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

R E Selph Pond Dam, located in DeSoto, Mississippi, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 1968 for recreational purposes along the TR- Hurricane Creek Canal.


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Summary

Designed by USDA NRCS, this 18-foot tall structure is primarily used for recreation and has a storage capacity of 135 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and is classified as having a low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment rating.

Although the dam has not been rated for its condition, it is inspected, permitted, and regularly monitored by state agencies to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no associated locks or structures. With a risk management plan in place and emergency action procedures being prepared, the R E Selph Pond Dam serves as a vital component in the local water resource infrastructure, providing recreational opportunities while maintaining a moderate level of risk assessment. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam represents a unique blend of recreational and regulatory considerations in managing water resources effectively.

Year Completed

1968

Dam Height

18

River Or Stream

TR- HURRICANE CREEK CANAL

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Nid Storage

135

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

18
       
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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.