Ms04100 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ms04101 Lake Dam Ms04098 Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Ms04100 Lake Dam in Hancock, Mississippi, stands as a vital piece of infrastructure for recreation enthusiasts in the area.
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Summary
This private dam, regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, serves the primary purpose of providing recreational opportunities for locals and visitors alike. With a height of 15 feet and a storage capacity of 52 acre-feet, this earth dam with a buttress core ensures a serene surface area of 5 acres for activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife observation.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's moderate risk assessment highlights the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity and safety. While the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, the presence of emergency action plans and risk management measures underscores a commitment to safeguarding the surrounding community in the event of a potential breach or failure. With its picturesque location and essential role in providing recreational opportunities, Ms04100 Lake Dam remains a valuable asset in the region's water resource management and climate resilience efforts.
Dam Height |
15 |
Surface Area |
5 |
Nid Storage |
52 |
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.
Ms04100 Lake Dam