Dr A T Goodwin Lake Dam, located in White Sands, Mississippi, is a private dam designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1952.
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Humidity
The dam's primary purpose is for recreation, with a height of 18 feet and a storage capacity of 120 acre-feet. It is situated on the TR- Hobolochitto Creek W, under the jurisdiction of the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. The dam is classified as an Earth dam with a Buttress core type, and is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway.
Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment is moderate (3), indicating there may be some level of risk associated with its operation. The dam's condition is currently not rated, with no recent inspection data available. While it meets state regulatory requirements, there are no specific emergency action plans in place. With its picturesque location and recreational opportunities, Dr A T Goodwin Lake Dam serves as a vital water resource for the community while also highlighting the importance of proper dam management in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1952 |
Dam Height |
18 |
River Or Stream |
TR- HOBOLOCHITTO CREEK W |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
120 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
18 |
Pearl River Near Bogalusa
|
3740cfs |
West Hobolochitto Creek Nr Mcneill
|
663cfs |
East Hobolochitto Creek Nr Caesar
|
317cfs |
Bogue Chitto River Near Bush
|
1700cfs |
Black Creek Nr Brooklyn
|
641cfs |
Pearl River Nr Columbia
|
2920cfs |