Weatherford Lake
Weatherford Lake is an earth dam located in Neshoba County, Mississippi, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Weatherford Lake
The primary purpose of Weatherford Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jack Weatherford (private). It impounds the Tr- Pearl River near Burnside.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 94 acre-feet. Completed in 1976, the structure is 50 years old.
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 | Neshoba |
| Nearest City | Burnside |
| River/Stream | Tr- Pearl River |
| Coordinates | 32.80658, -89.04511 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 483 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JACK WEATHERFORD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS02150 |
| Federal ID | MS02150 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |