Acacia Woods Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Acacia Woods Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2001 and is 25 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 95.2% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 585 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 455 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2006 |
| NID ID | MS03549 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
FREDDIE K. BARNETT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Acacia Woods Lake Dam?
Acacia Woods Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Acacia Woods Lake Dam?
Acacia Woods Lake Dam is owned by FREDDIE K. BARNETT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Acacia Woods Lake Dam built?
Acacia Woods Lake Dam was completed in 2001, making it 25 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Acacia Woods Lake Dam?
Acacia Woods Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Acacia Woods Lake Dam?
Acacia Woods Lake Dam has a dam height of 35 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Acacia Woods Lake Dam last inspected?
Acacia Woods Lake Dam was last inspected on October 14, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.