Ms04097 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ms04102 Lake Dam Bobby Sides Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Ms04097 Lake Dam in Hancock, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
Standing at a height of 15 feet, the dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a storage capacity of 144 acre-feet and a surface area of 16 acres. With a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment rating, the dam is classified as an earth dam with a buttress core type.
Located within the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Ms04097 Lake Dam features an uncontrolled spillway type and has not been rated for condition assessment. Despite its relatively low hazard potential, the dam has not been inspected or assessed for emergency action planning, indicating a need for proactive risk management measures. Climate and water resource enthusiasts may find this structure intriguing for its potential impact on the local ecosystem and surrounding community, prompting further investigation into its condition and management practices.
Dam Height |
15 |
Surface Area |
16 |
Nid Storage |
144 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
15 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
East Hobolochitto Creek Nr Caesar
|
380cfs |
Wolf River Nr Landon
|
1010cfs |
West Hobolochitto Creek Nr Mcneill
|
456cfs |
Biloxi River At Wortham
|
467cfs |
Pearl River Near Bogalusa
|
4900cfs |
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.
Ms04097 Lake Dam