L S Farms Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

L S Farms Lake Dam in Madison, Mississippi, is a privately owned earth dam with a buttress core type that serves primarily for recreational purposes.


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Summary

The dam stands at a height of 16 feet and has a storage capacity of 420 acre-feet. Despite being uncontrolled, the spillway type is designed to manage low hazard potential, with a moderate risk assessment rating of 3.

Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the dam is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its integrity and safety. With no associated structures or locks, L S Farms Lake Dam provides a serene recreational environment for visitors to enjoy water activities. Positioned within the Vicksburg District, the dam's risk management measures are in place to maintain its structural soundness and safeguard against potential hazards.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the meticulous oversight and maintenance of L S Farms Lake Dam to preserve its function and prevent any adverse impacts on the surrounding ecosystem. The dam's location, design, and purpose underscore the importance of responsible stewardship of water resources in ensuring sustainable recreational opportunities for future generations.

Dam Height

16

Nid Storage

420

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

16
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
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