Wilderness West Dam
Key Takeaway
Wilderness West Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1991 and is 35 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 50.7% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 680 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 309 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 171 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 209 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03248 |
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 WEST INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Wilderness West Dam?
Wilderness West 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 West Dam?
Wilderness West Dam is owned by WILDERNESS WEST INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wilderness West Dam built?
Wilderness West Dam was completed in 1991, making it 35 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 West Dam?
Wilderness West 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 West Dam?
Wilderness West Dam has a dam height of 18 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.