Northside Park Lower Lake

UNT OF WOODARD CREEK· Neshoba, Mississippi· Earth· 9 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Northside Park Lower Lake is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 9 ft (taller than 3.9% in MS)
Dam Length1,089 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage63 acre-ft
Normal Storage42 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Max Discharge245 cfs
NID IDMS03806

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

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Northside Park Lower Lake?

Northside Park Lower Lake 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 Northside Park Lower Lake?

Northside Park Lower Lake is owned by information not available (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Northside Park Lower Lake?

Northside Park Lower Lake 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 Northside Park Lower Lake?

Northside Park Lower Lake has a dam height of 9 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.