Wildlands Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Wildlands Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2011 and is 15 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 50.7% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 241 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 166 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 165 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2011 (15 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03771 |
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
WILDLANDS INCORPORATED (LANCE WOODARD)
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Wildlands Lake Dam?
Wildlands 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 Wildlands Lake Dam?
Wildlands Lake Dam is owned by WILDLANDS INCORPORATED (LANCE WOODARD) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wildlands Lake Dam built?
Wildlands Lake Dam was completed in 2011, making it 15 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 Wildlands Lake Dam?
Wildlands 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 Wildlands Lake Dam?
Wildlands Lake 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.