Ms04352 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Ms04352 Lake Dam in Pontotoc, Mississippi, is a privately owned earth dam with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
The dam, standing at 20 feet high, provides storage of up to 158 acre-feet of water, with a normal storage capacity of 125 acre-feet. The surface area of the lake created by the dam spans 12 acres, offering a picturesque setting for outdoor activities.
Although the hazard potential of the dam is undetermined and its condition is not rated, the risk assessment categorizes it as moderate. The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality regulates the dam, ensuring that it meets necessary permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements. With a spillway type of uncontrolled, the dam has not been modified in recent years, indicating a stable infrastructure that continues to offer recreational opportunities for locals and visitors alike.
Located within the Vicksburg District, the Ms04352 Lake Dam is a vital water resource in the region, contributing to the environmental and recreational landscape of Pontotoc, Mississippi. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to monitor the condition and management of dams like this to ensure their safety and sustainability for future generations to enjoy.
Dam Height |
20 |
Surface Area |
12 |
Nid Storage |
158 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Nid Height |
20 |
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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.
Ms04352 Lake Dam