Whiteway Farms Lake Dam
Whiteway Farms Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Scott County, Mississippi, built in 1960. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Whiteway Farms Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Whiteway Farms Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Brandi Gatewood (private). It impounds the Gordy Branch near Forrest.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 1,017 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 41 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 03/29/2023.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Scott |
| Nearest City | Forrest |
| River/Stream | Gordy Branch |
| Coordinates | 32.36115, -89.44062 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,017 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Brandi Gatewood |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/29/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS02345 |
| Federal ID | MS02345 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |