Lake Katherine Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Katherine Dam is classified as significant hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1997 and is 29 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 50 ft (taller than 99.4% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 945 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 900 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 56 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 789 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03446 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
NANCY F. BARRETT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Katherine Dam?
Lake Katherine Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Lake Katherine Dam?
Lake Katherine Dam is owned by NANCY F. BARRETT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Katherine Dam built?
Lake Katherine Dam was completed in 1997, making it 29 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 Katherine Dam?
Lake Katherine 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 Katherine Dam?
Lake Katherine Dam has a dam height of 50 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 Katherine Dam last inspected?
Lake Katherine Dam was last inspected on March 31, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.