Phillip Wedel Dam
Phillip Wedel Dam is an earth dam located in Noxubee County, Mississippi. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Phillip Wedel Dam
The primary purpose of Phillip Wedel Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is private-owned. It impounds the Unt Of Horse Hunters Creek.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 3,037 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 154 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.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Noxubee |
| River/Stream | Unt Of Horse Hunters Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.24083, -88.53806 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,037 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 154 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 154 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 139 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Max Discharge | 17 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS02861 |
| Federal ID | MS02861 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |