Whittington Lake Dam
Whittington Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Madison County, Mississippi. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Whittington Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Whittington Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ross Whittington (private).
The dam stands 15 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 65 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/06/2016.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Madison |
| Coordinates | 32.47695, -90.20045 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ROSS WHITTINGTON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/06/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS02271 |
| Federal ID | MS02271 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |