Ms05106 Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Ms05106 Lake Dam in DeSoto, Mississippi is a privately owned dam that serves primarily for recreation purposes.


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Summary

This earth dam with buttress core stands at a height of 17 feet and has a storage capacity of 56 acre-feet. The dam is located within the Memphis District and is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.

Although the hazard potential of the dam is currently undetermined, it is categorized as having a moderate risk level. The condition of the dam is not rated, and there is no available information on recent inspections or maintenance activities. With a spillway type of uncontrolled, the dam has a surface area of 5 acres and a normal storage capacity of 52 acre-feet.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Ms05106 Lake Dam an intriguing subject for further investigation, given its location in a state with a rich history of water management challenges. The dam's recreational purpose and design characteristics make it a noteworthy feature in the local landscape, warranting attention to potential risk management measures and ongoing monitoring efforts to ensure its safety and functionality for years to come.

Dam Height

17

Surface Area

5

Nid Storage

56

Hazard Potential

Undetermined

Nid Height

17
       
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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.