Wellsgate Lake Number 1 Dam
Mississippi — Lafayette County — WEST GOOSE CREEK
Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Lafayette |
| River | WEST GOOSE CREEK |
| Coordinates | 34.37772, -89.59808 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,550 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,567 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,567 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 132 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | January 5, 2012 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1999 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | WELLSGATE, LLC |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.