Leonard Taylor Pond Dam, located in Lauderdale, Mississippi, was completed in 1950 and is primarily used for recreational purposes.
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The dam, standing at a height of 20 feet, is classified as an Earth dam with a Buttress core type and Soil foundation. It has a storage capacity of 132 acre-feet and is situated on the TR-DRY CREEK river or stream, under the jurisdiction of the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. The dam is owned privately and regulated by the state, with inspection and enforcement measures in place to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.
Despite being categorized as having an undetermined hazard potential and not yet rated for condition assessment, Leonard Taylor Pond Dam is considered to have a moderate risk level. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no associated locks. While specific details on inspection frequency and emergency preparedness are not provided in the data, the dam falls under the purview of the Natural Resources Conservation Service for design. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, monitoring the ongoing management and assessment of this dam can provide valuable insights into the intersection of infrastructure, environmental stewardship, and public safety in the region.
Year Completed |
1950 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
TR- DRY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
132 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
20 |
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|
89cfs |
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|
16cfs |
Chickasawhay River At Enterprise
|
546cfs |
Chunky River Nr Chunky
|
301cfs |
Tallahala Creek At Waldrup
|
164cfs |
Sucarnoochee River At Livingston Al
|
272cfs |
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Clarkco State Park
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