Ms04791 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Ms04791 Lake Dam in Noxubee, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
This earth dam with a buttress core stands at 14 feet high and serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a storage capacity of 77 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam's condition is currently not rated, highlighting the need for further inspection and assessment to ensure its safety and functionality.
Located in the Mobile District, the dam features an uncontrolled spillway and covers a surface area of 9 acres. While it has not undergone recent modifications or inspections, the dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures remain undisclosed. With a state-regulated status and a history of state permitting, inspection, and enforcement, the dam's capacity for risk mitigation and emergency response measures may require improvement to align with current guidelines and standards for water resource management and climate resilience.
As an integral part of the local landscape and recreational infrastructure, Ms04791 Lake Dam presents both opportunities and challenges for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region. With its proximity to the Noxubee River, the dam's role in flood control and water storage underscores the importance of regular monitoring and maintenance to ensure its long-term sustainability and resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions. By addressing its condition assessment, emergency preparedness, and risk management strategies, stakeholders can enhance the dam's capacity to support both recreational activities and environmental conservation efforts in the Mississippi community.
Dam Height |
14 |
Surface Area |
9 |
Nid Storage |
77 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
14 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Noxubee River At Macon
|
146cfs |
Tombigbee River At Bevill L&D Nr Pickensville
|
7340cfs |
Catalpa Creek At Mayhew
|
2940cfs |
Noxubee River Nr Geiger
|
188cfs |
Tombigbee River At Stennis Lock And Dam
|
5060cfs |
Luxapallila Creek Nr Columbus
|
563cfs |
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.
Ms04791 Lake Dam