Wendy Hill Upper Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Wendy Hill Upper Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 73.7% in MS) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 550 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 39 acres |
| Year Modified | 2003 |
| NID ID | MS03724 |
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
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Wendy Hill Upper Lake Dam?
Wendy Hill Upper 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 Wendy Hill Upper Lake Dam?
Wendy Hill Upper Lake Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Wendy Hill Upper Lake Dam?
Wendy Hill Upper Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Wendy Hill Upper Lake Dam?
Wendy Hill Upper Lake Dam has a dam height of 23 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.