Ms04596 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Ms04596 Lake Dam in Chickasaw, Mississippi, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for recreational purposes.
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Summary
With a height of 12 feet and a storage capacity of 150 acre-feet, the dam serves a low hazard potential and is currently rated as 'Not Rated' in terms of condition assessment. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, and it is situated within the jurisdiction of the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, which regulates and inspects its operations.
Despite its moderate risk level, Ms04596 Lake Dam has not been evaluated for emergency action preparedness or inundation mapping. The dam, constructed with a buttress core type, has not been modified since its completion, and its maintenance and monitoring fall under the jurisdiction of state regulatory agencies. Although the dam's hazard potential is low, its risk management measures have not been explicitly outlined, highlighting the need for further assessment and potential improvements to enhance its overall safety and resilience in the face of changing climate conditions.
Dam Height |
12 |
Surface Area |
20 |
Nid Storage |
150 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
12 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Skuna River At Bruce
|
30cfs |
Town Creek Nr Nettleton
|
144cfs |
Yocona River Nr Oxford
|
96cfs |
Town Creek At Eason Boulevard At Tupelo
|
65cfs |
Otoucalofa Creek Canal Nr Water Valley
|
25cfs |
Tombigbee River Nr Amory
|
3330cfs |
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.
Ms04596 Lake Dam