W E Harbor Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 7, 2025
W E Harbor Pond Dam, located in Marion, Mississippi, was completed in 1954 with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
Owned privately, this dam on TR-Sowashee Creek is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam, designed by USDA NRCS, is an earth dam with a buttress core type and stands at a height of 12 feet with a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet.
This recreational dam, managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates. Although the hazard potential is currently undetermined and the condition assessment is not rated, the risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk. With no associated structures and a lack of recent inspection data, the emergency action plan status and risk management measures for W E Harbor Pond Dam remain unknown.
Despite its age, W E Harbor Pond Dam continues to serve its purpose for recreation in Lauderdale County. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find interest in the unique design and regulatory aspects of this dam, as well as the ongoing monitoring and risk assessment efforts to ensure public safety and environmental protection.
Year Completed |
1954 |
Dam Height |
12 |
River Or Stream |
TR- SOWASHEE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
80 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
12 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Sowashee Creek At Meridian
|
16cfs |
Okatibbee Creek At Arundel
|
89cfs |
Chunky River Nr Chunky
|
301cfs |
Chickasawhay River At Enterprise
|
546cfs |
Sucarnoochee River At Livingston Al
|
272cfs |
Bodka Creek Near Geiger
|
15cfs |
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.
W E Harbor Pond Dam