Wadell Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Tishomingo County, Mississippi, built in 1967. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall, taller than 50% 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 Wadell Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Wadell 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 25 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet. Completed in 1967, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Tishomingo |
| Coordinates | 34.47638, -88.30878 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS01988 |
| Federal ID | MS01988 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |