Ms03968 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Ms03968 Lake Dam in Pearl River, Mississippi, is a private earth dam primarily used for recreational purposes.
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Summary
Standing at a height of 11 feet, the dam provides a storage capacity of 354 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 205 acre-feet. The dam has a surface area of 49 acres and a low hazard potential rating, making it a relatively safe structure.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state agencies to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. With an uncontrolled spillway, the dam has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, indicating a level of risk that requires attention and monitoring. Despite not being rated for its condition, the dam's risk management measures are under review to address any potential concerns.
Located within the Vicksburg District, the dam's associated structures, inspection frequency, emergency preparedness, and risk management measures are currently not specified. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, monitoring the dam's condition and risk assessment is crucial to ensure the safety of the surrounding area and its recreational users.
Dam Height |
11 |
Surface Area |
49 |
Nid Storage |
354 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
11 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Pearl River Near Bogalusa
|
4900cfs |
West Hobolochitto Creek Nr Mcneill
|
456cfs |
Bogue Chitto River Near Bush
|
2090cfs |
East Hobolochitto Creek Nr Caesar
|
380cfs |
Pearl River Nr Columbia
|
3400cfs |
Black Creek Nr Brooklyn
|
612cfs |
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.
Ms03968 Lake Dam