Ms03953 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ms03952 Lake Dam Ms03945 Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Ms03953 Lake Dam in Mississippi is a privately owned structure managed by the state's Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
This earth dam, with a height of 25 feet, serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing storage of 1004 acre-feet of water in its reservoir. The dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, indicating a certain level of risk management measures are in place.
Located in Pearl River County, Mississippi, the dam has a surface area of 61 acres and a normal storage capacity of 767 acre-feet. Despite being uncontrolled, the spillway of the dam ensures the safe release of excess water. Although the dam is not currently rated for its condition, it undergoes regular inspections, enforcement, and permitting by the state regulatory agency to ensure its safety and structural integrity. Climate and water resource enthusiasts are drawn to this site for its recreational opportunities and the management of water resources in the region.
Dam Height |
25 |
Surface Area |
61 |
Nid Storage |
1004 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
25 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Pearl River Near Bogalusa
|
4900cfs |
West Hobolochitto Creek Nr Mcneill
|
456cfs |
East Hobolochitto Creek Nr Caesar
|
380cfs |
Bogue Chitto River Near Bush
|
2090cfs |
Black Creek Nr Brooklyn
|
612cfs |
Pearl River Nr Columbia
|
3400cfs |
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.
Ms03953 Lake Dam