Retention Pond B Reservoir Report
Nearby: Sp-1a Retention Pond A
Last Updated: December 8, 2025
Retention Pond B, located in Kemper, Mississippi, is a public utility structure designed for flood risk reduction along the Chickasawhay Creek.
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Summary
Completed in 2012, this earth dam stands at a height of 17 feet and has a hydraulic height of 14.4 feet, with a storage capacity of 59.05 acre-feet. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, its risk assessment is moderate, indicating the need for proactive risk management measures.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, Retention Pond B is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and serves the primary purposes of flood risk reduction and debris control. While its condition assessment is currently not rated, the structure undergoes regular state inspection, permitting, and enforcement to ensure its functionality and compliance with regulatory standards. With its strategic location and design, Retention Pond B plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks and protecting the surrounding area from potential inundation events.
Year Completed |
2012 |
Dam Length |
627 |
Dam Height |
17 |
River Or Stream |
UNT OF CHICKASAWHAY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
14.4 |
Drainage Area |
0.09 |
Nid Storage |
59.05 |
Structural Height |
11 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
17 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Sowashee Creek At Meridian
|
12cfs |
Pearl River At Burnside
|
1070cfs |
Chunky River Nr Chunky
|
179cfs |
Okatibbee Creek At Arundel
|
69cfs |
Bodka Creek Near Geiger
|
15cfs |
Noxubee River Nr Geiger
|
220cfs |
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.
Retention Pond B