Ms04996 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Ms04996 Lake Dam 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 14 feet, primarily serves recreational purposes with a storage capacity of 52 acre-feet. The dam, built with buttress core types, is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and covers a surface area of 6 acres.
Despite being classified as having an undetermined hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, the dam's condition remains unrated. With no recent inspection data available, the structure's emergency action plan status, inundation maps, and risk management measures are also unclear. Located in the Mobile District, this dam may pose challenges for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in its maintenance and safety protocols.
As a significant recreational feature in the area, Ms04996 Lake Dam's status warrants attention and potential updates to ensure its continued safe operation and environmental impact. Water resource and climate enthusiasts should closely monitor any developments regarding the dam's inspection frequency, hazard potential, and risk management to safeguard the surrounding community and ecosystem.
Dam Height |
14 |
Surface Area |
6 |
Nid Storage |
52 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Nid Height |
14 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Catalpa Creek At Mayhew
|
2940cfs |
Tombigbee River At Stennis Lock And Dam
|
2610cfs |
Luxapallila Creek Nr Columbus
|
525cfs |
Tombigbee River At Aberdeen Lock And Dam
|
121cfs |
Noxubee River At Macon
|
147cfs |
Tombigbee River At Bevill L&D Nr Pickensville
|
1550cfs |
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.
Ms04996 Lake Dam