J A Price Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
J A Price Pond Dam, located in Lauderdale County, Mississippi, was completed in 1962 and is owned by a private entity.
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Summary
Designed by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam serves primarily for recreational purposes and stands at a height of 20 feet with a storage capacity of 165 acre-feet. The dam is situated on TR- Buckatunna Creek and is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place.
Despite being categorized as having an undetermined hazard potential and not rated for condition assessment, the dam's risk assessment is moderate. It features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, and its hazard potential and risk management measures are currently not specified. The dam is not under the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers and has no associated structures or locks. With its location in a picturesque area, J A Price Pond Dam offers a recreational haven for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and enjoy.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
TR- BUCKATUNNA CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
165 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
20 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Sowashee Creek At Meridian
|
16cfs |
Okatibbee Creek At Arundel
|
89cfs |
Chickasawhay River At Enterprise
|
546cfs |
Chunky River Nr Chunky
|
301cfs |
Sucarnoochee River At Livingston Al
|
272cfs |
Tallahala Creek At Waldrup
|
164cfs |
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.
J A Price Pond Dam