Lake Kathleen Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Kathleen Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2004 and is 22 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 36 ft (taller than 96.2% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 438 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 274 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 222 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 221 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03613 |
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
JOE FILES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Kathleen Dam?
Lake Kathleen 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 Lake Kathleen Dam?
Lake Kathleen Dam is owned by JOE FILES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Kathleen Dam built?
Lake Kathleen Dam was completed in 2004, making it 22 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 Kathleen Dam?
Lake Kathleen 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 Kathleen Dam?
Lake Kathleen Dam has a dam height of 36 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 Kathleen Dam last inspected?
Lake Kathleen Dam was last inspected on April 22, 2004. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.