Haas Dam
Key Takeaway
Haas Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1999 and is 27 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 23.7% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 1,301 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 755 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 221 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03494 |
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
TOXEY HAAS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Haas Dam?
Haas 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 Haas Dam?
Haas Dam is owned by TOXEY HAAS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Haas Dam built?
Haas Dam was completed in 1999, making it 27 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 Haas Dam?
Haas 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 Haas Dam?
Haas Dam has a dam height of 14 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.