West Lake Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMississippi
CountyLamar
Nearest CityHATTIESBURG
River/StreamUNT OF BOWIE RIVER
Coordinates31.30872, -89.36650

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height24 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length1,200 ft
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage318 acre-ft
Max Storage318 acre-ft
Normal Storage222 acre-ft
Surface Area27 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1,360 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerWEST LAKE MANOR PROPERTY OWNER'S ASSOCIATION
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection03/16/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMS00700
Federal IDMS00700
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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