West Lake Dam

Mississippi — Lamar County — UNT OF BOWIE RIVER

Location

StateMississippi
CountyLamar
RiverUNT OF BOWIE RIVER
Coordinates31.30872, -89.36650

Physical Characteristics

NID Height24 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length1,200 ft
NID Storage318 acre-ft
Max Storage318 acre-ft
Surface Area27 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 16, 2023
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1968
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerWEST LAKE MANOR PROPERTY OWNER'S ASSOCIATION

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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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