Ms05060 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ms05061 Lake Dam Ms05266 Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Ms05060 Lake Dam, located in Clarke, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
The dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, with a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment. Standing at a height of 9 feet and with a storage capacity of 64 acre-feet, the dam has a surface area of 11 acres and is classified as an earth dam with a buttress core type.
Despite not being rated for its condition, the dam is regularly inspected, permitted, and enforced by the state regulatory agency. With an uncontrolled spillway type and no associated locks, the dam poses a low risk of failure but requires moderate risk management measures. Its location in a scenic area makes it a popular spot for recreation enthusiasts, but ongoing monitoring and maintenance are essential to ensure the safety and sustainability of this water resource in the face of changing climate conditions.
Dam Height |
9 |
Surface Area |
11 |
Nid Storage |
64 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
9 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Chickasawhay River At Enterprise
|
546cfs |
Okatibbee Creek At Arundel
|
89cfs |
Sowashee Creek At Meridian
|
16cfs |
Chickasawhay River Nr Waynesboro
|
967cfs |
Chunky River Nr Chunky
|
301cfs |
Tombigbee R At Coffeeville L&D Nr Coffeeville
|
12300cfs |
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.
Ms05060 Lake Dam