Leaf Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Cowart Branch Dam Ms04234 Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 25, 2025
Leaf Pond Dam in Greene, Mississippi is a privately owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
The dam, primarily used for recreation, is an earth dam with a buttress core type and a height of 17 feet. It has a storage capacity of 77 acre-feet and a surface area of 7 acres, making it a small but essential water resource in the area.
Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, Leaf Pond Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway type and does not have any associated locks or outlet gates. While it serves as a recreational site for visitors, more information is needed on its construction date and inspection history to ensure its safety and longevity as a valuable water resource in the region.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate in the area would find Leaf Pond Dam an intriguing site for further exploration and study. Its location, design, and regulatory oversight provide a unique opportunity to understand the intersection of human infrastructure with environmental conservation. As the dam continues to serve its primary purpose of recreation, ongoing monitoring and assessment will be crucial in maintaining its functionality and safety for both visitors and the surrounding ecosystem.
Dam Height |
17 |
Surface Area |
7 |
Nid Storage |
77 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
17 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Pascagoula River At Merrill
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2020cfs |
Leaf River Nr Mclain
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1090cfs |
Cypress Creek Nr Janice
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17cfs |
Red Creek At Vestry
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242cfs |
Chickasawhay River At Leakesville
|
734cfs |
Leaf River Nr New Augusta
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878cfs |
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.
Area Campgrounds
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Lake Perry
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Fairley Bridge Landing
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Cypress Creek Landing
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Leaf Pond Dam