Ms04669 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: March 2, 2026
Ms04669 Lake Dam in Yazoo, Mississippi, stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management and climate resilience.
Summary
Owned privately but regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, this earth dam serves the primary purpose of recreation, providing a storage capacity of 95 acre-feet and a surface area of 6 acres for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, this dam is a vital piece of infrastructure that contributes to the local community's water management efforts.
Constructed with a buttress core type and an uncontrolled spillway, Ms04669 Lake Dam reaches a height of 26 feet and offers a normal storage capacity of 84 acre-feet. Despite not having a specific year of completion or a designated dam length, this structure plays a crucial role in flood control and water supply management in the region. With its location in the Vicksburg District and the oversight of the state regulatory agency, this dam represents a collaborative effort to ensure the safety and sustainability of Mississippi's water resources.
While the condition assessment of Ms04669 Lake Dam is currently listed as "Not Rated," its presence as a recreational and water management resource underscores the need for ongoing maintenance and monitoring. With the potential to enhance emergency preparedness and risk management measures, this dam serves as a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts alike, highlighting the intersection of infrastructure, environmental stewardship, and community resilience in a changing climate landscape.
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Wind
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Humidity
15-Day Weather Outlook
Dam Height |
26 |
Surface Area |
6 |
Nid Storage |
95 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
26 |
Seasonal Comparison
5-Day Hourly Forecast Detail
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Harland Creek Nr Howard
|
3340cfs |
Big Black River Nr Bentonia
|
536cfs |
Abiaca Creek At Cruger
|
44cfs |
Big Black River At West
|
377cfs |
Hanging Moss Creek Nr Jackson
|
478cfs |
Bogue Phalia Nr Leland
|
21cfs |
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.
Ms04669 Lake Dam