Blue Channel Catfish INC Lake
Key Takeaway
Blue Channel Catfish INC Lake is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 0.4% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 3,750 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.5K acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 14 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | MS00896 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CON AGRA ENTERPRISES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Blue Channel Catfish INC Lake?
Blue Channel Catfish INC Lake is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Blue Channel Catfish INC Lake?
Blue Channel Catfish INC Lake is owned by CON AGRA ENTERPRISES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Blue Channel Catfish INC Lake built?
Blue Channel Catfish INC Lake was completed in 1967, making it 59 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Blue Channel Catfish INC Lake?
Blue Channel Catfish INC Lake serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Blue Channel Catfish INC Lake?
Blue Channel Catfish INC Lake has a dam height of 8 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.