County Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
County Pond Dam in Newton, Mississippi, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes.
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Summary
With a height of 10 feet and a storage capacity of 160 acre-feet, this dam serves as a low hazard structure with a moderate risk assessment. The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality regulates and inspects the dam to ensure its safety and compliance with state laws.
Located within the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, County Pond Dam features an uncontrolled spillway and a buttress core type. While the dam itself is not rated for its condition, it is considered to meet guidelines for emergency action plans. Despite not having been recently assessed for its condition, the dam continues to provide valuable recreational opportunities for the local community while posing minimal risk to surrounding areas.
As an important part of the local water resource infrastructure, County Pond Dam highlights the intersection of water management and climate resilience. With its focus on recreation and its state-regulated status, this dam serves as a reminder of the vital role that proper dam maintenance plays in ensuring the safety and sustainability of water resources in the face of changing climate conditions.
Dam Height |
10 |
Nid Storage |
160 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
10 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
South Canal Tuscolameta Creek Nr Walnut Grove
|
8cfs |
Tuscolameta Creek At Walnut Grove
|
401cfs |
Chunky River Nr Chunky
|
301cfs |
Pearl River At Edinburg
|
202cfs |
Pearl River Nr Carthage
|
277cfs |
Pearl River At Burnside
|
1070cfs |
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.
County Pond Dam