Ms04102 Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Ms04102 Lake Dam in Hancock, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.


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Summary

This earth dam, with a height of 13 feet, serves primarily for recreational purposes with a storage capacity of 125 acre-feet. The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently not rated for its condition.

Located within the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Ms04102 Lake Dam features an uncontrolled spillway and covers a surface area of 15 acres. Despite being identified as having a moderate risk level, the dam has not been assessed for its emergency action plan and does not have a current risk management strategy in place. Additionally, the dam does not have an inundation map prepared, highlighting potential gaps in emergency preparedness.

While offering recreational opportunities for the local community, Ms04102 Lake Dam presents a moderate risk level that warrants further attention and evaluation to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to advocate for proper risk assessment, emergency preparedness, and ongoing monitoring to mitigate any potential hazards associated with this dam.

Dam Height

13

Surface Area

15

Nid Storage

125

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

13
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.