Maywood Subdivision - Woodland Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Maywood Subdivision - Woodland Lake Dam, located in Olive Branch, Mississippi, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 1948 for recreational purposes.


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Summary

The dam, standing at a height of 12.5 feet with a hydraulic height of 18.5 feet, creates a reservoir with a storage capacity of 103 acre-feet and a surface area of 13.5 acres. However, the dam has a high hazard potential and an unsatisfactory condition assessment, making it a cause for concern.

Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the dam is state-regulated and undergoes regular inspections to ensure public safety. While it lacks outlet gates, it has an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 15 feet to manage excess water flow. The dam's drainage area is 0.57 square miles, with a maximum discharge capacity of 232 cubic feet per second, presenting a moderate risk level.

Despite its recreational purpose, the Maywood Subdivision - Woodland Lake Dam poses potential risks due to its high hazard potential and unsatisfactory condition. Continuous monitoring and maintenance efforts are crucial to ensure the safety and integrity of the dam, highlighting the importance of effective risk management measures in safeguarding water resources and climate resilience in the surrounding area.

Year Completed

1948

Dam Length

450

Dam Height

12.5

River Or Stream

CAMP CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

13.5

Hydraulic Height

18.5

Drainage Area

0.57

Nid Storage

103

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

19
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.