E T Newell Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ms05762 Lake Dam Dan Clayton Pond Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
E T Newell Pond Dam in Lauderdale, Mississippi, is a private dam primarily used for recreation purposes, with a low hazard potential but poor condition assessment as of the last inspection in June 2016.
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Summary
The dam is an earth-type structure with a height of 12 feet and a storage capacity of 64 acre-feet. It is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and has state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place.
Despite its moderate risk assessment rating, the dam lacks certain safety features such as emergency action plans and inundation maps. The dam's location at coordinates 32.45472124 latitude and -88.63782661 longitude puts it under the jurisdiction of the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. With the potential for climate change impacts on water resources, ensuring the dam's structural integrity and emergency preparedness are essential for protecting both the surrounding community and the environment. Enthusiasts in water resource management and climate adaptation should monitor the ongoing maintenance and risk management measures for E T Newell Pond Dam to uphold its safety and sustainability standards.
Dam Height |
12 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
64 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
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.
E T Newell Pond Dam