Ms04363 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Ms04363 Lake Dam in Lafayette, Mississippi, stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management in the region.
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Summary
This private dam, regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a serene escape for visitors to enjoy the surrounding natural beauty. With a height of 30 feet and a storage capacity of 106 acre-feet, the dam offers a tranquil oasis for outdoor enthusiasts and wildlife alike.
Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the condition of the dam has not been rated, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity. While the dam features an uncontrolled spillway and a buttress core type, there is limited information available on its design and construction history. With its location in the Vicksburg District and the involvement of private owners, the significance of this dam in sustaining water resources and enhancing recreational opportunities cannot be understated.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and ecosystems, the role of dams like Ms04363 Lake Dam becomes increasingly vital. By promoting responsible stewardship and effective risk management measures, we can safeguard these critical infrastructure assets for future generations to enjoy. The intersection of environmental protection, recreational enjoyment, and regulatory oversight at this dam serves as a microcosm of the broader challenges and opportunities in water resource management in Mississippi and beyond.
Dam Height |
30 |
Surface Area |
5 |
Nid Storage |
106 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
30 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Yocona River Nr Oxford
|
96cfs |
Otoucalofa Creek Canal Nr Water Valley
|
25cfs |
Skuna River At Bruce
|
30cfs |
Little Tallahatchie River At Etta
|
156cfs |
Hotopha Creek Nr Batesville
|
13cfs |
Yalobusha River At Grenada
|
3080cfs |
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.
Ms04363 Lake Dam