H T Ratliff Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
H T Ratliff Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1945 and is 81 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 30.5% in MS) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
| NID ID | MS01703 |
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
Private
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What is the hazard classification of H T Ratliff Lake Dam?
H T Ratliff Lake Dam 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 H T Ratliff Lake Dam?
H T Ratliff Lake Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was H T Ratliff Lake Dam built?
H T Ratliff Lake Dam was completed in 1945, making it 81 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 H T Ratliff Lake Dam?
H T Ratliff Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is H T Ratliff Lake Dam?
H T Ratliff Lake Dam has a dam height of 15 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.