Piney Woods Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Piney Woods Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1949 and is 77 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 | 24 ft (taller than 75.8% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 860 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 283 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 222 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
| NID ID | MS01305 |
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
THE PINEY WOODS SCHOOL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Piney Woods Lake Dam?
Piney Woods 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 Piney Woods Lake Dam?
Piney Woods Lake Dam is owned by THE PINEY WOODS SCHOOL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Piney Woods Lake Dam built?
Piney Woods Lake Dam was completed in 1949, making it 77 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 Piney Woods Lake Dam?
Piney Woods 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 Piney Woods Lake Dam?
Piney Woods Lake Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Piney Woods Lake Dam last inspected?
Piney Woods Lake Dam was last inspected on February 10, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.