Ms04500 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ms04501 Lake Dam Fred Pettigrew Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Ms04500 Lake Dam, located 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 18 feet. It has a storage capacity of 79 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 61 acre-feet and a surface area of 7 acres. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating.
Constructed in an unspecified year, Ms04500 Lake Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, and no emergency action plan (EAP) has been prepared to date. Despite its relatively low hazard potential, the dam poses moderate risks that are currently being managed, although specific risk management measures are not detailed in the available data. The dam is not under the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers and has not been inspected for some time, highlighting the need for regular monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued safety and functionality for both recreational and environmental purposes.
Dam Height |
18 |
Surface Area |
7 |
Nid Storage |
79 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
18 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Town Creek Nr Nettleton
|
144cfs |
Town Creek At Eason Boulevard At Tupelo
|
65cfs |
Tombigbee River At Bigbee
|
970cfs |
Tombigbee River Nr Amory
|
3330cfs |
Tombigbee River Nr Fulton
|
180cfs |
Cummings Creek Nr Fulton
|
43cfs |
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.
Ms04500 Lake Dam