Bill Hayden Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Luker Pond Dam Ms04840 Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Bill Hayden Pond Dam, located in Noxubee, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
This earth dam, primarily used for recreation, stands at a height of 16 feet and has a storage capacity of 62 acre-feet. With a surface area of 7 acres and a drainage area of 1515.63 square miles, the dam serves as a crucial resource for water storage in the region.
Despite its undetermined hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, Bill Hayden Pond Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. The dam's spillway type is listed as uncontrolled, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its safety and reliability. While the dam has not undergone recent inspections or assessments, its importance in managing water resources in the area cannot be understated.
As a focal point for recreation and water storage, Bill Hayden Pond Dam plays a vital role in the local ecosystem and community. Climate and water resource enthusiasts will find this structure intriguing for its design, purpose, and potential impact on the surrounding environment. It serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between human infrastructure and natural water systems, highlighting the need for careful management and upkeep to prevent potential hazards and ensure sustainable water usage for future generations.
Dam Height |
16 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7 |
Drainage Area |
1515.63 |
Nid Storage |
62 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Nid Height |
16 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Catalpa Creek At Mayhew
|
2940cfs |
Noxubee River At Macon
|
147cfs |
Tombigbee River At Stennis Lock And Dam
|
2610cfs |
Luxapallila Creek Nr Columbus
|
525cfs |
Tombigbee River At Bevill L&D Nr Pickensville
|
1550cfs |
Noxubee River Nr Geiger
|
201cfs |
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.
Bill Hayden Pond Dam