Phillip Wedel Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
The Phillip Wedel Dam in Mississippi is a privately owned structure with a primary purpose of irrigation.
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Summary
Located in Noxubee County, it stands at a height of 18.8 meters and has a storage capacity of 154.4 acre-feet. The dam, consisting of earth and buttress core types, regulates the flow of the Unt of Horse Hunters Creek and has a low hazard potential.
Despite being privately owned, the dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and management measures. With its uncontrolled spillway and a capacity to handle a maximum discharge of 17.6 cubic meters per second, the Phillip Wedel Dam serves as a crucial water resource for irrigation purposes in the region.
Dam Length |
3037 |
Dam Height |
18.8 |
River Or Stream |
UNT OF HORSE HUNTERS CREEK |
Surface Area |
10 |
Hydraulic Height |
18.2 |
Nid Storage |
154.4 |
Structural Height |
17 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
19 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Noxubee River At Macon
|
147cfs |
Tombigbee River At Bevill L&D Nr Pickensville
|
1550cfs |
Catalpa Creek At Mayhew
|
2940cfs |
Tombigbee River At Stennis Lock And Dam
|
2610cfs |
Luxapallila Creek Nr Columbus
|
525cfs |
Noxubee River Nr Geiger
|
201cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Phillip Wedel Dam