Ms05024 Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Ms05024 Lake Dam in Forrest, Mississippi, is a privately-owned earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes.


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Summary

The dam stands at a height of 15 feet and has a storage capacity of 165 acre-feet. With a surface area of 18 acres, the dam is designed with a buttress core type and an uncontrolled spillway.

Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the state agency to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. The hazard potential of the dam is rated as low, with a moderate risk assessment score of 3. While the condition of the dam is currently not rated, it is important that emergency action plans are prepared and regularly updated to meet guidelines and mitigate potential risks.

Located within the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Ms05024 Lake Dam provides a vital recreational resource for the community while also serving as a crucial infrastructure for water management in the area. As climate change continues to impact water resources, it is essential to monitor and maintain dams like Ms05024 to safeguard against potential hazards and ensure sustainable water management practices for the future.

Dam Height

15

Surface Area

18

Nid Storage

165

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

15
       
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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.