Maywood Subdivision - Sylvan Lake Dam
Maywood Subdivision - Sylvan Lake Dam is an earth dam located in DeSoto County, Mississippi, built in 1948. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Maywood Subdivision - Sylvan Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Maywood Subdivision - Sylvan Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Maywood Hoa (private). It impounds the Camp Creek near Olive Branch.
The dam stands 8 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 144 acre-feet. Completed in 1948, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/05/2009. That was over 17 years ago.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | DeSoto |
| Nearest City | Olive Branch |
| River/Stream | Camp Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.96667, -89.84556 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MAYWOOD HOA |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/05/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS01513 |
| Federal ID | MS01513 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |