Lake Ivell Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Ivell Dam is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2015 and is 11 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 | 40 ft (taller than 97.8% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 1,608 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 107 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2015 (11 years old) |
| NID ID | MS01170 |
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
RICHARD WOOLWINE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Ivell Dam?
Lake Ivell 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 Lake Ivell Dam?
Lake Ivell Dam is owned by RICHARD WOOLWINE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Ivell Dam built?
Lake Ivell Dam was completed in 2015, making it 11 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 Lake Ivell Dam?
Lake Ivell Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Irrigation, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Water Supply, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lake Ivell Dam?
Lake Ivell Dam has a dam height of 40 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 Ivell Dam last inspected?
Lake Ivell Dam was last inspected on May 22, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.