Tate Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Lake Elaine Dam Ms05696 Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Tate Lake Dam, located in Union, Mississippi, is a private dam primarily used for recreation purposes.
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Summary
The dam stands at a height of 23 feet and has a storage capacity of 202 acre-feet. It is classified as an earth dam with a buttress core type. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and undergoes regular inspections and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway type and does not have any associated locks or gates. While the condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated," the dam is considered to have a moderate level of risk, with a risk assessment rating of 3. However, specific risk management measures and a detailed risk assessment summary are not provided in the available data. The dam's emergency action plan status, including preparation and revision dates, is also unclear, indicating potential areas for improvement in emergency preparedness and response.
Overall, Tate Lake Dam serves as a recreational venue in Mississippi, with a focus on safety and compliance with state regulations. As a private structure, it is subject to state jurisdiction, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam's moderate risk level underscores the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and stability of the structure for both recreational users and the surrounding community.
Dam Height |
23 |
Nid Storage |
202 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
23 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Little Tallahatchie River At Etta
|
156cfs |
Twentymile Creek Nr Guntown
|
23cfs |
Town Creek At Eason Boulevard At Tupelo
|
65cfs |
Hatchie River Near Walnut
|
153cfs |
Tombigbee River Nr Fulton
|
180cfs |
Cummings Creek Nr Fulton
|
43cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Tate Lake Dam