Wellsgate Lake Number 2 Dam is an earth dam located in Lafayette County, Mississippi, built in 2000. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 17 ft17 ft tall and 350 ft long. 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 Wellsgate Lake Number 2 Dam
The primary purpose of Wellsgate Lake Number 2 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Wellsgate, LLC (private). It impounds the West Goose Creek.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 84 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2000, the structure is 26 years old.
Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 01/18/2008. That was over 18 years ago.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Lafayette |
| River/Stream | West Goose Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.37641, -89.60370 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 118 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Wellsgate, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/18/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS03478 |
| Federal ID | MS03478 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |