Haas Lake Dam

UNT OF HOULKA CREEK· Clay, Mississippi· Built 2010· Earth· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Haas Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2010 and is 16 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 40.1% in MS)
Dam Length693 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage148 acre-ft
Normal Storage79 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge237 cfs
Year Completed2010 (16 years old)
NID IDMS03763

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Ownership

TOXEY HAAS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Haas Lake Dam?

Haas 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 Haas Lake Dam?

Haas Lake Dam is owned by TOXEY HAAS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Haas Lake Dam built?

Haas Lake Dam was completed in 2010, making it 16 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 Lake Dam?

Haas 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 Haas Lake Dam?

Haas Lake Dam has a dam height of 16 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.