Ms03988 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ms03989 Lake Dam Bill Cloud Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Ms03988 Lake Dam in Pearl River, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
This earth dam with a buttress core stands at a height of 11 feet and serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a storage capacity of 278 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 38 acres. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam's condition has not been rated, and its emergency action plan status remains unknown.
Located within the jurisdiction of the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Ms03988 Lake Dam is an uncontrolled spillway structure with no associated locks. While the dam has not been inspected recently, it is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. With a risk assessment rating of moderate, there is a need for further evaluation of the dam's condition and the development of emergency preparedness measures to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and water resources in the event of a potential failure. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, monitoring the maintenance and regulatory oversight of this dam could provide valuable insights into the intersection of infrastructure management and environmental conservation.
Dam Height |
11 |
Surface Area |
38 |
Nid Storage |
278 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
11 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Black Creek Nr Brooklyn
|
612cfs |
East Hobolochitto Creek Nr Caesar
|
380cfs |
Biloxi River At Wortham
|
467cfs |
West Hobolochitto Creek Nr Mcneill
|
456cfs |
Wolf River Nr Landon
|
1010cfs |
Cypress Creek Nr Janice
|
71cfs |
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.
Ms03988 Lake Dam