Walker Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Walker Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2016 and is 10 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 75.8% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 2,140 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 201 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2016 (10 years old) |
| NID ID | MS07353 |
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
CAMERON LAND & TIMBER, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Walker Lake Dam?
Walker 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 Walker Lake Dam?
Walker Lake Dam is owned by CAMERON LAND & TIMBER, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Walker Lake Dam built?
Walker Lake Dam was completed in 2016, making it 10 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 Walker Lake Dam?
Walker 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 Walker Lake Dam?
Walker 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.