Woodville Trace Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Woodville Trace Lake Dam, located in Lamar County, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreation purposes.


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Summary

The dam, with a height of 23 feet, has a storage capacity of 220 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 16 acres. The dam, constructed with an earth core and buttress type, is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring state oversight for its operations, inspections, and enforcement.

Despite its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Woodville Trace Lake Dam is considered to have a moderate risk level. The last inspection conducted in July 2015 indicated that the dam meets safety guidelines, with an inspection frequency of every five years. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway type and has no associated structures or locks, making it a straightforward recreational water resource managed with moderate risk management measures in place.

Overall, Woodville Trace Lake Dam is a key feature in the Hattiesburg North City Limit area, offering residents and visitors a recreational space for various activities. Its location, design, and state regulation ensure that the dam continues to provide safe and enjoyable water access while maintaining the necessary oversight for its operation and maintenance. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the balance of recreation and safety measures in place at this privately owned dam in Mississippi.

Dam Height

23

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

16

Nid Storage

220

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

23
       
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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.