Ms04327 Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 7, 2025

Ms04327 Lake Dam, located in Madison, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.


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Summary

The dam, primarily used for recreation, is classified as an earth dam with a buttress core type and a height of 19 feet. It has a storage capacity of 237 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 237 acre-feet, serving as a key resource for water supply and flood control in the area.

Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, and there is no information available on its last inspection date or frequency. The risk assessment for Ms04327 Lake Dam is moderate, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and potential risk management measures. While the dam may not pose an immediate threat, ensuring its safety and structural integrity is crucial for the surrounding community and the environment.

As a significant component of water resource management in the region, Ms04327 Lake Dam serves as a reminder of the importance of proper inspection, maintenance, and risk assessment for all dams. With its recreational purpose and essential role in storing water, this dam highlights the intersection of human activity and natural resources, emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and proactive measures to mitigate potential risks associated with climate change and water resource management.

Dam Height

19

Surface Area

19

Nid Storage

237

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

19
       
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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.