Lake Walthall Dam
Lake Walthall Dam is an earth dam located in Walthall County, Mississippi, built in 1965. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Walthall Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Walthall Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mississippi Department Of Wildlife Fisheries And Parks (state). It impounds the Unt Of Kirklin Creek.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 1,170 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 37 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,549 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 01/27/2009. That was over 17 years ago.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Walthall |
| River/Stream | Unt Of Kirklin Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.05816, -90.13354 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,170 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,549 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,549 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 309 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 37 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,052 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE FISHERIES AND PARKS |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/27/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS01158 |
| Federal ID | MS01158 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |