Lake Hatten Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Hatten Dam is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2015 and is 11 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 | 37 ft (taller than 96.8% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 2,865 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 203 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2015 (11 years old) |
| NID ID | MS01149 |
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
RICHARD WOOLWINE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Hatten Dam?
Lake Hatten 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 Hatten Dam?
Lake Hatten Dam is owned by RICHARD WOOLWINE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Hatten Dam built?
Lake Hatten Dam was completed in 2015, making it 11 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 Hatten Dam?
Lake Hatten Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Irrigation, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Water Supply, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lake Hatten Dam?
Lake Hatten Dam has a dam height of 37 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 Hatten Dam last inspected?
Lake Hatten Dam was last inspected on May 22, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.