Wish You Enough Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ms04544 Lake Dam Deweese Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Wish You Enough Dam, located in Philadelphia, Mississippi, serves as a vital water resource for recreation along the Unt of Jofuska Creek.
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Summary
Constructed in 1987, this earth dam stands at a height of 12 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet. With a primary purpose of recreation, the dam offers a surface area of 7 acres and a drainage area of 0.22 square miles.
Managed by a private owner but regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, Wish You Enough Dam has a high hazard potential but is currently assessed to be in fair condition. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a maximum discharge of 1580 cubic feet per second. Despite its moderate risk rating, the dam has not been modified in recent years and is subject to regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and public safety.
With its picturesque location and recreational opportunities, Wish You Enough Dam provides a valuable water resource for the local community while also posing certain risks that require careful management and oversight. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is important to monitor and support sustainable practices that maintain the dam's functionality and safety for both present and future generations.
Year Completed |
1987 |
Dam Length |
330 |
Dam Height |
12 |
River Or Stream |
UNT OF JOFUSKA CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7 |
Drainage Area |
0.22 |
Nid Storage |
65 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
12 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Pearl River At Edinburg
|
182cfs |
Pearl River At Burnside
|
1070cfs |
Pearl River Nr Carthage
|
263cfs |
Yockanookany River Nr Kosciusko
|
45cfs |
Tuscolameta Creek At Walnut Grove
|
137cfs |
South Canal Tuscolameta Creek Nr Walnut Grove
|
8cfs |
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.
Wish You Enough Dam