Trailwood West Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Trailwood West Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2006 and is 20 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 91.6% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 218 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 561 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2006 (20 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03735 |
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
TRAILWOOD OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Trailwood West Lake Dam?
Trailwood West 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 Trailwood West Lake Dam?
Trailwood West Lake Dam is owned by TRAILWOOD OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Trailwood West Lake Dam built?
Trailwood West Lake Dam was completed in 2006, making it 20 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 Trailwood West Lake Dam?
Trailwood West 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 Trailwood West Lake Dam?
Trailwood West Lake Dam has a dam height of 31 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 Trailwood West Lake Dam last inspected?
Trailwood West Lake Dam was last inspected on November 19, 2008. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.