Hall Barret Lake

TR- LITTLE ATCHAFALAYA BAYOU· Humphreys, Mississippi· Built 1978· Earth· 8 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Hall Barret Lake is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 0.4% in MS)
Dam Length1,000 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage84 acre-ft
Normal Storage84 acre-ft
Max Discharge2 cfs
Year Completed1978 (48 years old)
NID IDMS00310

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: No

Ownership

HALL BARRET

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Hall Barret Lake?

Hall Barret 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 Hall Barret Lake?

Hall Barret Lake is owned by HALL BARRET (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Hall Barret Lake built?

Hall Barret Lake was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Hall Barret Lake?

Hall Barret 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 Hall Barret Lake?

Hall Barret 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.

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.