Ms04805 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Mims Lake Dam Barnes Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Ms04805 Lake Dam in Hinds, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
The dam, classified as an Earth dam with a Buttress core type, stands at a height of 19 feet and serves primarily for recreational purposes. With a storage capacity of 95 acre-feet, the dam poses a low hazard potential and has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3.
Despite not being rated for its condition, the dam's risk management measures are not specified, and there are no emergency action plans in place. The spillway type is listed as Uncontrolled, and the dam has not been modified in recent years. With its location in the Vicksburg District, the dam's presence enhances the area by providing a surface area of 7 acres for recreational activities, although it does not have associated structures such as locks or outlet gates. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Ms04805 Lake Dam represents an interesting case study in private dam ownership and regulation in Mississippi.
Dam Height |
19 |
Surface Area |
7 |
Nid Storage |
95 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
19 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Big Black River Nr Bovina
|
631cfs |
Mississippi River At Vicksburg
|
325000cfs |
Bayou Pierre Nr Willows
|
611cfs |
Lynch Creek At Jackson
|
1100cfs |
Pearl River At Jackson
|
1180cfs |
Big Black River Nr Bentonia
|
502cfs |
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.
Ms04805 Lake Dam