Ms05097 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 27, 2025
Ms05097 Lake Dam in DeSoto, 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 52 acre-feet. With a surface area of 5 acres, the dam serves as a popular spot for outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and picnicking.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced to ensure public safety and environmental protection. While the hazard potential is currently undetermined, the risk assessment for the dam is moderate. Despite not being rated for its condition, the dam continues to provide a valuable recreational resource for the community.
Located within the Memphis District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Ms05097 Lake Dam offers a picturesque setting for visitors to enjoy nature and water-based activities. With its uncontrolled spillway and moderate risk level, the dam presents an opportunity for stakeholders to implement risk management measures to enhance safety and sustainability for future generations of water resource and climate enthusiasts.
Dam Height |
15 |
Surface Area |
5 |
Nid Storage |
52 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Nid Height |
15 |
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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.
Ms05097 Lake Dam