Ms04532 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Hearst Lake Dam Ms04533 Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 8, 2025
Ms04532 Lake Dam, located in Yazoo, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreation purposes.
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Summary
The dam is classified as an Earth dam with a Buttress core type, standing at a height of 11 feet and providing a storage capacity of 89 acre-feet. The dam's spillway type is labeled as 'Uncontrolled,' suggesting a lower hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment level.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, this dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the state agency to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. Despite being rated as 'Not Rated' in terms of condition assessment, the dam is considered to have a low hazard potential, providing reassurance to water resource and climate enthusiasts who frequent the area for recreational activities. The dam offers a surface area of 12 acres and a normal storage capacity of 51 acre-feet, making it a valuable asset for the local community.
While the specific year of completion and last inspection date are not provided, the overall risk assessment for Ms04532 Lake Dam is labeled as moderate, indicating a level 3 risk assessment. Despite this, the dam's condition is not rated, suggesting that further assessment and management measures may be necessary to ensure the safety and longevity of the structure. With its scenic location and recreational opportunities, this dam serves as a vital resource for water enthusiasts in the region, highlighting the importance of continued monitoring and maintenance to uphold its functionality and safety standards.
Dam Height |
11 |
Surface Area |
12 |
Nid Storage |
89 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
11 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Harland Creek Nr Howard
|
3340cfs |
Big Black River Nr Bentonia
|
529cfs |
Abiaca Creek At Cruger
|
44cfs |
Yockanookany River Nr Ofahoma
|
89cfs |
Big Black River At West
|
178cfs |
Hanging Moss Creek Nr Jackson
|
356cfs |
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.
Ms04532 Lake Dam