Maywood Subdivision - Woodland Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Maywood Subdivision - Woodland Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1948 and is 78 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 | 13 ft (taller than 19.9% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 232 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
| NID ID | MS01514 |
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
MAYWOOD HOA
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Maywood Subdivision - Woodland Lake Dam?
Maywood Subdivision - Woodland 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 Maywood Subdivision - Woodland Lake Dam?
Maywood Subdivision - Woodland 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 - Woodland Lake Dam built?
Maywood Subdivision - Woodland 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 - Woodland Lake Dam?
Maywood Subdivision - Woodland 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 - Woodland Lake Dam?
Maywood Subdivision - Woodland Lake Dam has a dam height of 13 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 - Woodland Lake Dam last inspected?
Maywood Subdivision - Woodland Lake Dam was last inspected on June 25, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.