Elmore Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Elmore Pond Dam in Mississippi is a privately owned structure regulated by the state's Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
The dam, primarily used for recreation, is an earth dam with a buttress core type and a height of 20 feet, providing a storage capacity of 54 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam is currently not rated for its condition and lacks an emergency action plan.
Located in Jones County, Mississippi, the Elmore Pond Dam serves as a recreational spot with uncontrolled spillway type. Despite lacking certain infrastructure details like dam length or surface area, the dam's risk management measures and emergency preparedness could be improved to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and environment. With the dam being under state jurisdiction and regularly inspected, there is potential for enhancing its overall safety and resilience in the face of changing climate conditions.
Dam Height |
20 |
Nid Storage |
54 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
20 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Tallahala Creek At Laurel
|
17cfs |
Okatoma Creek At Sanford
|
541cfs |
Bouie Creek Nr Hattiesburg
|
438cfs |
Leaf River Nr Collins
|
374cfs |
Leaf River At Hattiesburg
|
1360cfs |
Bogue Homo Nr Richton
|
556cfs |
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.
Elmore Pond Dam