Holder Pond Dam dam
Holder Pond Dam
Holder Pond Dam, located in Forrest, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure with a primary purpose of recreation. Built in 1957 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 14 feet and has a storage capacity of 120.01 acre-feet. The dam overlooks Rees Creek and is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring its compliance with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements.
Despite being classified as having an undetermined hazard potential and not yet rated for its condition assessment, Holder Pond Dam poses a moderate risk, according to available data. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and a buttress core type, built on a soil foundation. With a surface area of 22.24 acres and a drainage area of 1.87 square miles, the dam provides a picturesque setting for outdoor enthusiasts seeking recreational activities in the Indian Springs area.
Although lacking detailed information on emergency action plans and risk management measures, Holder Pond Dam remains a key feature in the local landscape and a popular spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts. Its design and construction by the Natural Resources Conservation Service reflect a commitment to balancing human needs with environmental protection, making it a site worth exploring for those interested in the intersection of dams, water management, and outdoor recreation.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Holder Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tallahala Creek Nr Runnelstown | 93 cfs | → |
| Leaf River At Hattiesburg | 1,210 cfs | → |
| Bogue Homo Nr Richton | 556 cfs | → |
| Leaf River Nr New Augusta | 2,000 cfs | → |
| Bouie Creek Nr Hattiesburg | 340 cfs | → |
| Okatoma Creek At Sanford | 287 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Holder Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Highway 11 Petal
- Peps Point Road Forrest County
- Saguaro Trail Forrest County
- Ms 15 Beaumont
- James Duncan Arrington Memorial Highway Jones County
Campgrounds
- Lake Walker Military - Camp Shelby
- Paul B Johnson State Park
- Moody's Landing - Usfs
- Moodys Landing
- Lake Perry
- Big Creek Waterpark
Paddle runs
- The Confluence With Scarsborough Creek To The Confluence With The Escatawpa River
- Begins Approximately 2 River Miles Downstream From The Yellowhouse Branch Confluence With The Escatawpa River Near The Town Of Deer Park, Alabama To Ends Approximately 1 River Mile Upstream From The U.S. Highway 98 Bridge
Track Holder Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Holder Pond Dam
Where does the data for Holder Pond Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Undetermined hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Holder Pond Dam.