Woodman of The World Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Woodman of The World Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 60.2% in MS) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| NID ID | MS02527 |
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
PAT HARRISON WATERWAY DISTRICT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Woodman of The World Lake Dam?
Woodman of The World 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 Woodman of The World Lake Dam?
Woodman of The World Lake Dam is owned by PAT HARRISON WATERWAY DISTRICT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Woodman of The World Lake Dam?
Woodman of The World 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 Woodman of The World Lake Dam?
Woodman of The World Lake Dam has a dam height of 20 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.