Trailwood Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Forrest County, Mississippi. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 29 ft29 ft tall and 500 ft long, taller than 65% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Trailwood Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Trailwood Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Trailwood Owners Association, Inc. (private). It impounds the Lotts Creek.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 77 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 237 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Forrest |
| River/Stream | Lotts Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.34114, -89.19976 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 650 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 237 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 650 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 77 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 42 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Trailwood Owners Association, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS01255 |
| Federal ID | MS01255 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |