Ms04393 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 8, 2025
Ms04393 Lake Dam, located in Panola, Mississippi, is a private-owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
This earth dam, with a height of 12 feet, serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a storage capacity of 89 acre-feet and a surface area of 11 acres. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is considered to have a moderate risk level, indicating the need for ongoing monitoring and risk management measures.
Managed by the Vicksburg District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, this dam features an uncontrolled spillway and no outlet gates or locks. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam is inspected regularly to ensure its safety and integrity. The surrounding area is at a low risk of inundation, but emergency preparedness measures, such as an Emergency Action Plan, are yet to be fully developed and updated.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Ms04393 Lake Dam offers a unique opportunity to explore the intersection of human-made structures with natural ecosystems. With its recreational purpose and potential risk factors, this dam serves as a case study for balancing the benefits of water management with the need for sustainable infrastructure practices. As climate change continues to impact water resources, understanding the management and maintenance of structures like Ms04393 Lake Dam will be crucial for ensuring the safety and resilience of our water systems in the future.
Dam Height |
12 |
Surface Area |
11 |
Nid Storage |
89 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
12 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Hotopha Creek Nr Batesville
|
13cfs |
Otoucalofa Creek Canal Nr Water Valley
|
25cfs |
Yocona River Nr Oxford
|
61cfs |
Yalobusha River At Grenada
|
2780cfs |
Skuna River At Bruce
|
34cfs |
Batupan Bogue At Grenada
|
57cfs |
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.
Ms04393 Lake Dam
County Road 553 Yalobusha County