Ms03979 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Ms03979 Lake Dam in Stone, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
This earth buttress dam stands at a height of 16 feet and serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a storage capacity of 58 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 44 acre-feet. With a surface area of 6 acres, this dam features an uncontrolled spillway and is classified as having a low hazard potential.
Despite its moderate risk assessment rating, the condition of Ms03979 Lake Dam is currently not rated, and important details such as the year of completion and last inspection date remain unknown. However, the dam's state-regulated status ensures that it undergoes regular inspections, permitting, and enforcement measures to maintain its structural integrity and safety standards. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find this dam's design and purpose intriguing, making it a noteworthy site for further exploration and study in the field of water resource management.
Dam Height |
16 |
Surface Area |
6 |
Nid Storage |
58 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
16 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Biloxi River At Wortham
|
743cfs |
Cypress Creek Nr Janice
|
235cfs |
Red Creek At Vestry
|
505cfs |
Black Creek Nr Brooklyn
|
641cfs |
Wolf River Nr Landon
|
1300cfs |
Pascagoula River At Merrill
|
2860cfs |
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.
Ms03979 Lake Dam