Woodland Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Woodland Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 89.5% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 105 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,652 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
| NID ID | MS01573 |
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
WOODLAND LAKE IMPROVMENT ASSOCATION INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Woodland Lake Dam?
Woodland 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 Woodland Lake Dam?
Woodland Lake Dam is owned by WOODLAND LAKE IMPROVMENT ASSOCATION INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Woodland Lake Dam built?
Woodland Lake Dam was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 Woodland Lake Dam?
Woodland 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 Woodland Lake Dam?
Woodland Lake Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Woodland Lake Dam last inspected?
Woodland Lake Dam was last inspected on June 24, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.