Lakewood Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Lakewood Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 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 | 19 ft (taller than 56.6% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 127 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | MS02647 |
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
LAKEWOOD GARDEN LAKE CLUB,INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lakewood Lake Dam?
Lakewood 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 Lakewood Lake Dam?
Lakewood Lake Dam is owned by LAKEWOOD GARDEN LAKE CLUB,INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lakewood Lake Dam built?
Lakewood Lake Dam was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 Lakewood Lake Dam?
Lakewood 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 Lakewood Lake Dam?
Lakewood Lake Dam has a dam height of 19 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 Lakewood Lake Dam last inspected?
Lakewood Lake Dam was last inspected on May 9, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.