Whittington Lake Dam

Madison, Mississippi· Earth· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Whittington Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 30.5% in MS)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage65 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
NID IDMS02271

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: June 6, 2016
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Ownership

ROSS WHITTINGTON

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Whittington Lake Dam?

Whittington 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 Whittington Lake Dam?

Whittington Lake Dam is owned by ROSS WHITTINGTON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Whittington Lake Dam?

Whittington 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 Whittington Lake Dam?

Whittington Lake Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Whittington Lake Dam last inspected?

Whittington Lake Dam was last inspected on June 6, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.