R E Selph Pond Number 2 Dam in DeSoto, Mississippi, is a private-owned earth dam built in 1959 by the USDA NRCS, designed for recreational purposes on TR- Hurricane Creek Canal.
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With a dam height of 18 feet and a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, this structure is primarily used for recreation with a low hazard potential. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, and is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
Located in the Memphis District, the dam is in a moderate risk category but has not been rated for condition assessment. With no associated structures, the dam stands as a lone buttress-type earth dam with a soil foundation. Despite its recreational purpose, the dam has minimal federal agency involvement and no detailed inspection or emergency action plan data available. While it serves as a leisure spot in the area, enthusiasts of water resources and climate may find interest in its design and construction history, as well as its impact on the surrounding environment.
Year Completed |
1959 |
Dam Height |
18 |
River Or Stream |
TR- HURRICANE CREEK CANAL |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
90 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
18 |
Coldwater River Nr Olive Branch
|
104cfs |
Nonconnah Creek Near Germantown
|
88cfs |
Mississippi River At Memphis
|
235000cfs |
Wolf River At Germantown
|
609cfs |
Fletcher Creek At Sycamore View Road At Memphis
|
70cfs |
Wolf River At Rossville
|
497cfs |