K B Mitchell Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 8, 2025
K B Mitchell Pond Dam in Lauderdale, Mississippi, stands as a testament to sustainable water resource management.
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Summary
Built in 1966 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam serves primarily for recreational purposes. The dam's unique design, with a buttress core and soil foundation, ensures its stability and resilience in the face of environmental challenges. Situated on TR-TOOMSUBA CREEK, the dam boasts a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, reflecting its sound engineering and maintenance.
Managed by a private owner, K B Mitchell Pond Dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place. Despite its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam maintains a safe operational status, with no reported incidents or condition assessments as of yet. The dam's storage capacity of 84 acre-feet provides a vital recreational resource for the surrounding area, offering opportunities for fishing, boating, and wildlife observation.
As climate change continues to impact water resources, K B Mitchell Pond Dam stands as a vital infrastructure for water management in the region. With a dedicated team overseeing its operations and a focus on risk management measures, this dam serves as a model for sustainable and resilient water resource infrastructure in Mississippi. Climate enthusiasts and water resource advocates can appreciate the importance of structures like K B Mitchell Pond Dam in ensuring water security and conservation for future generations.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Height |
10 |
River Or Stream |
TR- TOOMSUBA CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
84 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
10 |
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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.
K B Mitchell Pond Dam