Lake Catherine Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Catherine Dam is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 67.1% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 1,130 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 81 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,800 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2004 |
| NID ID | MS01781 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
LAKE CATHERINE HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Catherine Dam?
Lake Catherine Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Lake Catherine Dam?
Lake Catherine Dam is owned by LAKE CATHERINE HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Catherine Dam built?
Lake Catherine Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Lake Catherine Dam?
Lake Catherine 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 Lake Catherine Dam?
Lake Catherine Dam has a dam height of 21 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.
When was Lake Catherine Dam last inspected?
Lake Catherine Dam was last inspected on September 18, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.