Ms04718 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Ms04718 Lake Dam in Winston, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
This earth dam, with a height of 11 feet, serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a storage capacity of 73 acre-feet and a surface area of 10 acres. The dam is classified as low hazard potential, with a moderate risk assessment rating.
Although the dam's condition assessment is not rated, it is inspected, permitted, and regulated by the state, ensuring its safety and compliance with environmental standards. With an uncontrolled spillway type, the dam poses minimal risk to downstream areas. While the dam does not have outlet gates or associated structures, its design as a buttress dam ensures stability and durability for recreational activities around the lake.
Overall, Ms04718 Lake Dam offers a safe and enjoyable recreational environment in the heart of Mississippi. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the balance between human enjoyment and environmental protection that this dam represents, making it a valuable asset for the community and a showcase of responsible dam management practices.
Dam Height |
11 |
Surface Area |
10 |
Nid Storage |
73 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
11 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Pearl River At Burnside
|
1070cfs |
Noxubee River At Macon
|
146cfs |
Pearl River At Edinburg
|
182cfs |
Catalpa Creek At Mayhew
|
2940cfs |
Yockanookany River Nr Kosciusko
|
45cfs |
Noxubee River Nr Geiger
|
188cfs |
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.
Ms04718 Lake Dam