Lake Katherine Dam is an earth dam located in Holmes County, Mississippi, built in 1997. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 52 ft52 ft tall and 945 ft long, taller than 93% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a ten-story building, about 100 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Lake Katherine Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Katherine Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Nancy F. Barrett (private). It impounds the Unt of Fannegusha Creek.
The dam stands 52 feet tall and stretches 945 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 56 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,400 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1997, the structure is 29 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/31/2023.
At 52 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Holmes |
| River/Stream | Unt of Fannegusha Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.17290, -90.18074 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 52 ft |
| Dam Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Length | 945 ft |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 900 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 56 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 789 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Nancy F. Barrett |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/31/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS03446 |
| Federal ID | MS03446 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |