Wish You Enough Dam
Key Takeaway
Wish You Enough Dam is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1987 and is 39 years old. 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 | 12 ft (taller than 11.2% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,580 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03227 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
ROSEMARY MCLENDON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Wish You Enough Dam?
Wish You Enough 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 Wish You Enough Dam?
Wish You Enough Dam is owned by ROSEMARY MCLENDON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wish You Enough Dam built?
Wish You Enough Dam was completed in 1987, making it 39 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 Wish You Enough Dam?
Wish You Enough 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 Wish You Enough Dam?
Wish You Enough Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Wish You Enough Dam last inspected?
Wish You Enough Dam was last inspected on December 12, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.