Ms03999 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Ms03999 Lake Dam, located in Pearl River, Mississippi, stands as a testament to the convergence of water resource management and climate awareness.
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Summary
Owned privately but regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, this Earth dam serves a primary purpose of recreation, offering a serene retreat for visitors. With a maximum storage capacity of 337 acre-feet and a normal storage of 246 acre-feet, the dam's low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment underscore the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance.
Built with a buttress core type and a height of 28 feet, Ms03999 Lake Dam boasts a surface area of 18 acres and an uncontrolled spillway type. While not rated for its current condition, the dam's risk management measures reflect a commitment to ensuring safety and sustainability. Despite being non-USACE owned, the dam's role in water resource management is crucial, emphasizing the need for collaboration between private owners and regulatory agencies to safeguard our natural environment in the face of changing climates.
As climate enthusiasts and water resource advocates, we can appreciate the significance of structures like Ms03999 Lake Dam in balancing the demands of recreation with the imperative of environmental stewardship. With its understated beauty and functional design, this dam serves as a reminder of the interconnectedness of human activity and natural systems, urging us to tread lightly and prioritize resilience in the face of a changing world.
Dam Height |
28 |
Surface Area |
18 |
Nid Storage |
337 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
28 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
West Hobolochitto Creek Nr Mcneill
|
456cfs |
East Hobolochitto Creek Nr Caesar
|
380cfs |
Pearl River Near Bogalusa
|
4900cfs |
Black Creek Nr Brooklyn
|
612cfs |
Wolf River Nr Landon
|
1010cfs |
Bogue Chitto River Near Bush
|
2090cfs |
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.
Ms03999 Lake Dam