Ms04474 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ms04475 Lake Dam Ms04471 Lake Dam
Last Updated: January 23, 2026
Ms04474 Lake Dam, located in Calhoun, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
This earth dam, with a height of 16 feet, serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a storage capacity of 82 acre-feet. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, and it has a low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment rating.
Despite not having a designated dam type, the structure has a buttress core and maintains a normal storage level of 62 acre-feet. The dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, and it has not undergone recent inspections or maintenance activities. While the risk management measures and emergency preparedness status are unclear, the dam's overall risk level is considered moderate. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Ms04474 Lake Dam's characteristics and regulatory oversight intriguing, highlighting the importance of monitoring and maintaining dam infrastructures for environmental and public safety.
Dam Height |
16 |
Surface Area |
8 |
Nid Storage |
82 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
16 |
Seasonal Comparison
Hourly Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Skuna River At Bruce
|
144cfs |
Yocona River Nr Oxford
|
89cfs |
Otoucalofa Creek Canal Nr Water Valley
|
25cfs |
Little Tallahatchie River At Etta
|
283cfs |
Town Creek At Eason Boulevard At Tupelo
|
101cfs |
Town Creek Nr Nettleton
|
346cfs |
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.
Ms04474 Lake Dam