Ms04343 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Ms04343 Lake Dam, located in Pontotoc, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreation.
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Summary
The dam is classified as an earth dam with a buttress core type and stands at a height of 21 feet, providing a storage capacity of 84 acre-feet. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, with a hazard potential rated as low and a moderate risk assessment.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state authorities. Although the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, it meets the necessary guidelines for emergency action planning. Despite having no associated structures or locks, the dam serves as a vital resource for the local community, offering a surface area of 6 acres for recreational activities.
With its picturesque location and moderate risk profile, Ms04343 Lake Dam serves as a valuable asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region. As a popular spot for outdoor recreation, the dam provides a serene setting for fishing, boating, and other leisure activities. While the dam's condition and safety measures are subject to periodic inspections and assessments, its low hazard potential and regulated status ensure the continued enjoyment and conservation of this water resource for years to come.
Dam Height |
21 |
Surface Area |
6 |
Nid Storage |
84 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
21 |
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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.
Ms04343 Lake Dam