Wilderness Forever Dam
Key Takeaway
Wilderness Forever Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1992 and is 34 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 89.5% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 410 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 420 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 207 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03236 |
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
WILDERNESS FOREVER, INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Wilderness Forever Dam?
Wilderness Forever 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 Wilderness Forever Dam?
Wilderness Forever Dam is owned by WILDERNESS FOREVER, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wilderness Forever Dam built?
Wilderness Forever Dam was completed in 1992, making it 34 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 Wilderness Forever Dam?
Wilderness Forever 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 Wilderness Forever Dam?
Wilderness Forever Dam has a dam height of 30 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.