Lake Forrest Subdiv Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Lake Forrest Subdiv Lake Dam, located in DeSoto County, Mississippi, is a private earth dam primarily used for recreational purposes.


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Summary

The dam stands at a height of 18 feet with a length of 475 feet, providing a storage capacity of 144 acre-feet. Despite being uncontrolled, the spillway type of the dam ensures the safety of the surrounding area in case of high water levels.

Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the dam is subject to regular inspections, permitting, and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and safety standards are met. The risk assessment for the dam is classified as moderate, indicating a potential hazard that requires ongoing monitoring and management measures. The surrounding area benefits from the recreational opportunities provided by the dam, making it a valuable asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region.

Overall, Lake Forrest Subdiv Lake Dam serves as a vital recreational and water management structure in DeSoto County, Mississippi, offering a balance between human enjoyment and environmental protection. With its moderate risk assessment, the dam underscores the importance of continued maintenance and monitoring to safeguard the community and the natural environment. As a private entity, the dam's owners play a crucial role in ensuring its proper functioning and compliance with state regulations, contributing to the overall resilience of the region's water resources and infrastructure.

Dam Length

475

Dam Height

18

Drainage Area

0.09

Nid Storage

144

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Undetermined

Nid Height

18
       
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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.