Woodville Trace Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Woodville Trace Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 73.7% in MS) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 205 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| NID ID | MS05382 |
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
Mun (Simon) Lian
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Woodville Trace Lake Dam?
Woodville Trace 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 Woodville Trace Lake Dam?
Woodville Trace Lake Dam is owned by Mun (Simon) Lian (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Woodville Trace Lake Dam?
Woodville Trace 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 Woodville Trace Lake Dam?
Woodville Trace Lake Dam has a dam height of 23 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 Woodville Trace Lake Dam last inspected?
Woodville Trace Lake Dam was last inspected on December 11, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.