Ms04563 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 27, 2025
Ms04563 Lake Dam, located in Kemper, Mississippi, is a privately owned earth dam with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
Standing at a height of 16 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 53 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 44 acre-feet. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, and it has a low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, this dam is inspected, regulated, and permitted by the state authorities. While the dam's condition is currently not rated, it is considered to meet safety guidelines and has emergency action plans in place. With its location in a scenic area, the dam provides recreational opportunities for visitors to enjoy the surrounding natural beauty and water resources.
Overall, Ms04563 Lake Dam serves as a vital structure for water management, recreation, and environmental conservation in the region. Climate and water resource enthusiasts will find this dam's data and characteristics to be of interest, highlighting the importance of sustainable dam infrastructure and management practices in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Dam Height |
16 |
Surface Area |
5 |
Nid Storage |
53 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
16 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Pearl River At Burnside
|
1070cfs |
Noxubee River At Macon
|
115cfs |
Pearl River At Edinburg
|
148cfs |
Bodka Creek Near Geiger
|
15cfs |
Noxubee River Nr Geiger
|
181cfs |
Sowashee Creek At Meridian
|
9cfs |
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.
Ms04563 Lake Dam