Ms04897 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Walkers Lake Dam Ms04898 Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Ms04897 Lake Dam, located in Clay, Mississippi, is a private dam primarily used for recreational purposes.
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Summary
This earth dam with a buttress core stands at a height of 16 feet and has a storage capacity of 107 acre-feet. The dam poses a low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment rating of 3.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state authorities. While the condition assessment is not rated, the dam has not undergone recent modifications and does not have an emergency action plan in place. Despite its uncontrolled spillway type, the dam is deemed safe for recreational activities and is a popular spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts.
With a surface area of 11 acres and a normal storage capacity of 89 acre-feet, Ms04897 Lake Dam offers a serene environment for outdoor recreation. Despite its modest size and low hazard potential, the dam serves as an important water resource in the area, providing opportunities for fishing, boating, and other water-based activities. Climate enthusiasts and nature lovers can appreciate the dam's contribution to the local ecosystem and its role in supporting wildlife habitats in the region.
Dam Height |
16 |
Surface Area |
11 |
Nid Storage |
107 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
16 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Catalpa Creek At Mayhew
|
2940cfs |
Tombigbee River At Stennis Lock And Dam
|
2610cfs |
Tombigbee River At Aberdeen Lock And Dam
|
121cfs |
Luxapallila Creek Nr Columbus
|
525cfs |
Buttahatchee River Nr Aberdeen
|
632cfs |
Tombigbee River Nr Amory
|
3330cfs |
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.
Ms04897 Lake Dam