Ms04453 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Ms04453 Lake Dam in Kemper, Mississippi, is a privately-owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
This earth dam with a buttress core stands at a height of 13 feet and serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing storage for 98 acre-feet of water. The dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, with no reported condition assessment.
Located within the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers jurisdiction, the uncontrolled spillway dam features a surface area of 12 acres and a normal storage capacity of 88 acre-feet. Despite not having a designated dam type or completion year, the structure has not been rated for condition assessment. With a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures remain unspecified.
Given its importance in providing recreational opportunities and water storage in the area, Ms04453 Lake Dam plays a crucial role in the local environment. However, there is a need for further evaluation and monitoring to ensure the safety and reliability of the structure in the face of potential climate change impacts and changing regulatory requirements.
Dam Height |
13 |
Surface Area |
12 |
Nid Storage |
98 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
13 |
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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.
Ms04453 Lake Dam