Lake Hilda

PACES BAYOU· Warren, Mississippi· Earth· 47 ft tall

High Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Lake Hilda is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. 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	47 ft (taller than 99.2% in MS)
Dam Length	400 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	376 acre-ft
Normal Storage	251 acre-ft

Surface Area	13 acres
Drainage Area	0 sq mi
NID ID	MS00153

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No

Last Inspection: February 14, 2023

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Ownership

CITY OF VICKSBURG

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Kellogg Lake Dam

Warren, MS

Unknown 44 ft

Lake Linda

Warren, MS

High Hazard 31 ft

Ms06774 Lake Dam

Warren, MS

Unknown 25 ft

Ms06775 Lake Dam

Warren, MS

Unknown 41 ft

Ms06776 Lake Dam

Warren, MS

Unknown 25 ft

Southall Lake Number 5 Dam

Warren, MS

Unknown 26 ft

Elloybuf One Dam

Warren, MS

Low Hazard 30 ft

Ms06181 Lake Dam

Warren, MS

Unknown 40 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lake Hilda?

Lake Hilda 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 Lake Hilda?

Lake Hilda is owned by CITY OF VICKSBURG (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Lake Hilda?

Lake Hilda 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 Lake Hilda?

Lake Hilda has a dam height of 47 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 Lake Hilda last inspected?

Lake Hilda was last inspected on February 14, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.