Walter Vinson Lake Dam

Mississippi — Hinds County — UNT OF BAKERS CREEK

Location

StateMississippi
CountyHinds
RiverUNT OF BAKERS CREEK
Coordinates32.32785, -90.48161

Physical Characteristics

NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length710 ft
NID Storage122 acre-ft
Max Storage122 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionMarch 21, 2023
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1994
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerEFFIE AND PAULA VINSON

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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.

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