Hooker Dam
Key Takeaway
Hooker Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2000 and is 26 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 82.3% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 875 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 630 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 60 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,078 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03435 |
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
LARRY HOOKER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hooker Dam?
Hooker 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 Hooker Dam?
Hooker Dam is owned by LARRY HOOKER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hooker Dam built?
Hooker Dam was completed in 2000, making it 26 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 Hooker Dam?
Hooker 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 Hooker Dam?
Hooker Dam has a dam height of 26 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.