Ms04606 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Ms04606 Lake Dam, located in Chickasaw, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreation purposes.
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Summary
This earthen dam with buttress core types stands at a height of 16 feet and has a storage capacity of 85 acre-feet, providing a surface area of 8 acres for leisure activities. The dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring regular inspections and enforcement to maintain its low hazard potential.
Despite its moderate risk assessment rating, the dam's condition remains unrated, indicating a need for further evaluation and potentially implementing risk management measures. While the dam does not have a controlled spillway, its uncontrolled spillway type can handle potential overflow events. With a lack of emergency action plans and inundation maps prepared, there is room for improvement in ensuring the safety and resilience of the dam in case of emergencies. Overall, Ms04606 Lake Dam presents an opportunity for enhancing its risk management practices and emergency preparedness to safeguard the surrounding community and environment.
Dam Height |
16 |
Surface Area |
8 |
Nid Storage |
85 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
16 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Town Creek Nr Nettleton
|
218cfs |
Town Creek At Eason Boulevard At Tupelo
|
65cfs |
Tombigbee River Nr Amory
|
3330cfs |
Tombigbee River At Bigbee
|
355cfs |
Tombigbee River At Aberdeen Lock And Dam
|
121cfs |
Skuna River At Bruce
|
71cfs |
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.
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