Ms04942 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ms04941 Lake Dam Page Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Ms04942 Lake Dam, located in Oktibbeha, 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 19 feet, serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a storage capacity of 240 acre-feet and a surface area of 19 acres. Although the dam has a low hazard potential, it is considered to have a moderate risk level, indicating a need for careful risk management measures.
While the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, it undergoes regular state inspections, permitting, and enforcement to ensure its safety and functionality. The spillway type for this dam is uncontrolled, with no locks associated with it. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment suggests a moderate level of risk, emphasizing the importance of proactive risk management strategies to mitigate potential hazards and ensure the safety of the surrounding area. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Ms04942 Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study in dam management and risk assessment within the Mississippi region.
Dam Height |
19 |
Surface Area |
19 |
Nid Storage |
240 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
19 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Catalpa Creek At Mayhew
|
2940cfs |
Tombigbee River At Stennis Lock And Dam
|
2610cfs |
Noxubee River At Macon
|
147cfs |
Luxapallila Creek Nr Columbus
|
525cfs |
Tombigbee River At Bevill L&D Nr Pickensville
|
1550cfs |
Tombigbee River At Aberdeen Lock And Dam
|
121cfs |
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.
Ms04942 Lake Dam