Ms04357 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Ms04357 Lake Dam in Pontotoc, Mississippi, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for recreation.
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Summary
Standing at a height of 19 feet, it stores a maximum of 74 acre-feet of water with a normal storage capacity of 53 acre-feet. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, and it poses a low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment rating.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the dam has state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance with standards. While its condition assessment is not rated, the risk management measures for the dam are in place to mitigate any potential issues. The dam is located in the Mobile District, and despite not having a designated dam type, its core is buttressed to provide structural stability.
Overall, Ms04357 Lake Dam serves as a vital recreational resource in the area, offering water-based activities in a picturesque setting. With its moderate risk assessment and low hazard potential, the dam plays a crucial role in water management and conservation efforts in Pontotoc, Mississippi. Climate and water resource enthusiasts will find this dam an intriguing focal point for understanding the intersection of human infrastructure and environmental stewardship.
Dam Height |
19 |
Surface Area |
6 |
Nid Storage |
74 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
19 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Town Creek At Eason Boulevard At Tupelo
|
65cfs |
Town Creek Nr Nettleton
|
144cfs |
Little Tallahatchie River At Etta
|
156cfs |
Twentymile Creek Nr Guntown
|
23cfs |
Tombigbee River Nr Amory
|
3330cfs |
Skuna River At Bruce
|
30cfs |
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.
Ms04357 Lake Dam