Winona Country Club Lake Dam

UNT OF WEST FORK LEWIS CREEK· Montgomery, Mississippi· Earth· 18 ft tall
High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Winona Country Club Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 50.7% in MS)
Dam Length625 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage211 acre-ft
Normal Storage121 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDMS02160

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: March 8, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Ownership

WINONA COUNRTY CLUB

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Winona Country Club Lake Dam?

Winona Country Club Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Winona Country Club Lake Dam?

Winona Country Club Lake Dam is owned by WINONA COUNRTY CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Winona Country Club Lake Dam?

Winona Country Club 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 Winona Country Club Lake Dam?

Winona Country Club 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.

When was Winona Country Club Lake Dam last inspected?

Winona Country Club Lake Dam was last inspected on March 8, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.