Maywood Subdivision - Sylvan Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Maywood Subdivision - Sylvan Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1948 and is 78 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 0.4% in MS) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
| NID ID | MS01513 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
MAYWOOD HOA
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Maywood Subdivision - Sylvan Lake Dam?
Maywood Subdivision - Sylvan Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Maywood Subdivision - Sylvan Lake Dam?
Maywood Subdivision - Sylvan Lake Dam is owned by MAYWOOD HOA (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Maywood Subdivision - Sylvan Lake Dam built?
Maywood Subdivision - Sylvan Lake Dam was completed in 1948, making it 78 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 Maywood Subdivision - Sylvan Lake Dam?
Maywood Subdivision - Sylvan 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 Maywood Subdivision - Sylvan Lake Dam?
Maywood Subdivision - Sylvan Lake Dam has a dam height of 8 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 Maywood Subdivision - Sylvan Lake Dam last inspected?
Maywood Subdivision - Sylvan Lake Dam was last inspected on March 5, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.