Wellsgate Lake Number 2 Dam
Key Takeaway
Wellsgate Lake Number 2 Dam is classified as unknown in Mississippi. It was completed in 2000 and is 26 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 46.4% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 118 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03478 |
Safety Information
Hazard potential has not been determined.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
WELLSGATE, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Wellsgate Lake Number 2 Dam?
Wellsgate Lake Number 2 Dam is classified as Unknown. Hazard potential has not been determined. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Wellsgate Lake Number 2 Dam?
Wellsgate Lake Number 2 Dam is owned by WELLSGATE, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wellsgate Lake Number 2 Dam built?
Wellsgate Lake Number 2 Dam was completed in 2000, making it 26 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 Wellsgate Lake Number 2 Dam?
Wellsgate Lake Number 2 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 Wellsgate Lake Number 2 Dam?
Wellsgate Lake Number 2 Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Wellsgate Lake Number 2 Dam last inspected?
Wellsgate Lake Number 2 Dam was last inspected on January 18, 2008. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.