St. Catherines Village Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
St. Catherines Village Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1986 and is 40 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 50.7% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 870 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 192 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03711 |
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
ST. DOMINIC HEALTH SERVICES, INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of St. Catherines Village Lake Dam?
St. Catherines Village Lake 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 St. Catherines Village Lake Dam?
St. Catherines Village Lake Dam is owned by ST. DOMINIC HEALTH SERVICES, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was St. Catherines Village Lake Dam built?
St. Catherines Village Lake Dam was completed in 1986, making it 40 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 St. Catherines Village Lake Dam?
St. Catherines Village Lake 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 St. Catherines Village Lake Dam?
St. Catherines Village Lake Dam has a dam height of 18 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.