Wendy Hill Upper Lake Dam
Wendy Hill Upper Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Harrison County, Mississippi. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Wendy Hill Upper Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Wendy Hill Upper Lake Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is private-owned. It impounds the Poplar Branch W/s.
The dam stands 28 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 39 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 550 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.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Harrison |
| River/Stream | Poplar Branch W/s |
| Coordinates | 30.52177, -89.24184 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 550 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 550 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 39 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS03724 |
| Federal ID | MS03724 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |