Wildlands Lake Dam

Attala, Mississippi· Built 2011· Earth· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

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 Length1,500 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage241 acre-ft
Normal Storage166 acre-ft
Surface Area23 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge165 cfs
Year Completed2011 (15 years old)
NID IDMS03771

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Ownership

WILDLANDS INCORPORATED (LANCE WOODARD)

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.