Northeast Weyerhaeuser Lake Dam

UNT OF MAGOWAH CREEK· Lowndes, Mississippi· Built 2013· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Northeast Weyerhaeuser Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2013 and is 13 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 78.4% in MS)
Dam Length2,458 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage309 acre-ft
Normal Storage232 acre-ft
Surface Area24 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge69 cfs
Year Completed2013 (13 years old)
NID IDMS03837

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Ownership

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Northeast Weyerhaeuser Lake Dam?

Northeast Weyerhaeuser 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 Northeast Weyerhaeuser Lake Dam?

Northeast Weyerhaeuser Lake Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Northeast Weyerhaeuser Lake Dam built?

Northeast Weyerhaeuser Lake Dam was completed in 2013, making it 13 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 Northeast Weyerhaeuser Lake Dam?

Northeast Weyerhaeuser Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Northeast Weyerhaeuser Lake Dam?

Northeast Weyerhaeuser Lake Dam has a dam height of 25 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.

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.