Billy Harry Pond Dam Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 8, 2025
Located in Kemper, Mississippi, the Billy Harry Pond Dam was completed in 1945 and serves as a recreational site along the Sucarnoochee Creek.
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Summary
Designed by the USDA NRCS, this private-owned earth dam stands at a height of 14 feet and has a storage capacity of 162 acre-feet. While it has an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, its hazard potential is rated as low with a moderate risk assessment.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure public safety. Despite not being rated for condition assessment, the dam is considered to be in moderate risk condition. With a primary purpose of recreation, the Billy Harry Pond Dam offers a picturesque setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy the surrounding natural beauty and water activities in Boyds, Mississippi.
Year Completed |
1945 |
Dam Height |
14 |
River Or Stream |
SUCARNOOCHEE CREEK -OS |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
162 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
14 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Bodka Creek Near Geiger
|
15cfs |
Sucarnoochee River At Livingston Al
|
310cfs |
Noxubee River Nr Geiger
|
220cfs |
Tombigbee R At Gainesville L&D Nr Gainesville Al
|
1650cfs |
Sowashee Creek At Meridian
|
12cfs |
Noxubee River At Macon
|
131cfs |
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.
Billy Harry Pond Dam