Ms04568 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Ms04568 Lake Dam, located in Kemper, Mississippi, is a private structure that serves primarily for recreational purposes.
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Summary
This Earth dam with Buttress core type stands at 17 feet high and has a storage capacity of 102 acre-feet. With a surface area of 9 acres, it provides a serene setting for outdoor activities and water recreation. The dam is under the jurisdiction of the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance with environmental standards.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition has not been rated, and there is no recent inspection data available. The risk assessment for the structure is moderate, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and management measures to mitigate potential hazards. While the dam may not be as large or high-profile as some other structures, its role in providing recreational opportunities and water storage highlights the importance of even smaller dams in the broader water resource management and climate resilience efforts. As climate change impacts water resources, maintaining and monitoring dams like Ms04568 becomes crucial for ensuring their continued functionality and safety in the face of changing conditions.
Dam Height |
17 |
Surface Area |
9 |
Nid Storage |
102 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
17 |
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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.
Ms04568 Lake Dam