Ms04839 Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Ms04839 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 height of 21 feet, serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a storage capacity of 161 acre-feet. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and is classified as having a low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment.

Located in the Mobile District, this dam is part of a larger water resource system that enhances the recreational opportunities in the area. While the dam's condition is currently not rated, it undergoes regular inspections, enforcement, and permitting by state authorities to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. With a surface area of 11 acres, this dam contributes to the water management and conservation efforts in the region.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Ms04839 Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned recreational dam in Mississippi. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's moderate risk assessment highlights the importance of ongoing risk management measures and emergency preparedness. As part of the larger water infrastructure, this dam plays a vital role in supporting the local community's recreational activities and water resource management initiatives.

Dam Height

21

Surface Area

11

Nid Storage

161

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

21
       
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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.