Lake Tiak O Khata
Key Takeaway
Lake Tiak O Khata is classified as high hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 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 | 33 ft (taller than 93.6% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 650 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 64 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,263 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2010 |
| NID ID | MS00189 |
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
CARMEN WHITE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Tiak O Khata?
Lake Tiak O Khata 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 Tiak O Khata?
Lake Tiak O Khata is owned by CARMEN WHITE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Tiak O Khata built?
Lake Tiak O Khata was completed in 1954, making it 72 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 Tiak O Khata?
Lake Tiak O Khata 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 Tiak O Khata?
Lake Tiak O Khata has a dam height of 33 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 Tiak O Khata last inspected?
Lake Tiak O Khata was last inspected on December 29, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.