Ms04998 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ms04999 Lake Dam Ms05002 Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Ms04998 Lake Dam in Lowndes, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
This earth dam with a buttress core stands at a height of 16 feet and offers a storage capacity of 53 acre-feet for recreational purposes. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment score of 3.
Located within the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Ms04998 Lake Dam provides a surface area of 5 acres for water enthusiasts to enjoy. Despite not having a designated dam type or completion year, the dam's normal storage capacity of 40 acre-feet makes it a vital resource for the surrounding community. While the condition assessment is not rated, the dam's risk management measures and emergency action plan status remain unreported, suggesting a need for further evaluation and preparedness.
Overall, Ms04998 Lake Dam serves as a valuable recreational asset in the Mississippi landscape, offering both leisure opportunities and potential water resource management challenges. With its state-regulated status and moderate risk assessment, the dam stands as a reminder of the importance of maintaining and monitoring our water infrastructure to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all who benefit from it.
Dam Height |
16 |
Surface Area |
5 |
Nid Storage |
53 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
16 |
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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.
Ms04998 Lake Dam