Windy Hill Lake
Key Takeaway
Windy Hill Lake is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 50.7% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 138 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | MS01452 |
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
WINDY HILL SUBDIVISION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Windy Hill Lake?
Windy Hill Lake 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 Windy Hill Lake?
Windy Hill Lake is owned by WINDY HILL SUBDIVISION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Windy Hill Lake built?
Windy Hill Lake was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Windy Hill Lake?
Windy Hill Lake 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 Windy Hill Lake?
Windy Hill Lake 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.