Ms04614 Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Ms04614 Lake Dam, located in Chickasaw, Mississippi, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes.


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Summary

The dam stands at a height of 14 feet, with a storage capacity of 79 acre-feet and a surface area of 9 acres. While its spillway type is uncontrolled, the hazard potential of the dam is rated as low, with a moderate risk assessment score of 3.

Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, this dam is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, and there is no emergency action plan (EAP) in place as of the last update in April 2021. Despite these shortcomings, the dam poses a relatively low risk to the surrounding area and has not required any major modifications or maintenance in recent years.

Overall, Ms04614 Lake Dam serves as a vital water resource for the local community, providing recreational opportunities while maintaining a low level of risk. Climate and water resource enthusiasts can appreciate the dam's role in supporting outdoor activities and enhancing the natural landscape, all while adhering to state regulations and safety standards.

Dam Height

14

Surface Area

9

Nid Storage

79

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

14
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.