Whitfield Lake Dam
Whitfield Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Rankin County, Mississippi. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Whitfield Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Whitfield Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is private-owned.
The dam stands 13 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 160 acre-feet.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 06/15/2017.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Rankin |
| Coordinates | 32.24584, -90.07694 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/15/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS01264 |
| Federal ID | MS01264 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |