Ms04255 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ms05083 Lake Dam Twin Oaks Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Ms04255 Lake Dam, located in Marshall, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
This earth dam, standing at a height of 15 feet, serves primarily for recreation purposes and has a storage capacity of 76 acre-feet. Situated on the Little Coldwater Creek, the dam poses a high hazard potential and has a moderate risk assessment rating.
Although the dam's condition is currently not rated, regular inspections are conducted every 5 years to ensure its safety and functionality. With an uncontrolled spillway type and no associated locks, the dam is designed to manage water flow and storage efficiently. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, it is important for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor its risk assessment and management measures to prevent any potential hazards in the future.
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
LITTLE COLDWATER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
76 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
15 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Wolf River At Rossville
|
508cfs |
Wolf River At Lagrange
|
223cfs |
Coldwater River Nr Olive Branch
|
112cfs |
Nonconnah Creek Near Germantown
|
30cfs |
Wolf River At Germantown
|
542cfs |
Loosahatchie River Near Arlington
|
122cfs |
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.
Ms04255 Lake Dam