Walkers Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Walkers Lake Dam is classified as significant hazard in Mississippi. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 11.2% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 590 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 293 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 57 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| NID ID | MS00410 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
FOX HAAS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Walkers Lake Dam?
Walkers Lake Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Walkers Lake Dam?
Walkers Lake Dam is owned by FOX HAAS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Walkers Lake Dam?
Walkers 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 Walkers Lake Dam?
Walkers Lake Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Walkers Lake Dam last inspected?
Walkers Lake Dam was last inspected on March 21, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.