Ms04398 Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Ms04398 Lake Dam in Lee, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.


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Summary

The dam, primarily used for recreation, is an earth dam with a buttress core type and stands at a height of 14 feet. It has a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet and a surface area of 7 acres. The spillway type is uncontrolled, and the hazard potential is rated as low with a moderate risk assessment score of 3.

Situated in the Memphis District, the Ms04398 Lake Dam poses a moderate risk with a focus on risk management measures. Despite being not rated for its condition assessment, the dam has not undergone any recent modifications and has a drainage area information not available. With a normal storage capacity of 49 acre-feet, the dam provides recreational benefits to the local community and visitors, attracting water resource and climate enthusiasts. The dam's location, at 34.18596° latitude and -88.60757° longitude, makes it an essential part of the water infrastructure in the region.

Although lacking certain inspection and emergency preparedness details, Ms04398 Lake Dam serves as a vital structure for water storage and recreational activities. The dam's association with the Memphis District and its low hazard potential highlight its importance in the region's water management system. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the unique features of this privately owned dam, which plays a significant role in providing recreational opportunities while managing water resources effectively in Lee, Mississippi.

Dam Height

14

Surface Area

7

Nid Storage

60

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

14
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.