Ms05136 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Ms05136 Lake Dam in Carroll, Mississippi, is a privately-owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
This earth dam, with a height of 19 feet, serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 7 acres. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment score of 3.
Located within the Vicksburg District, the dam is not owned or funded by any federal agency and has not been modified in recent years. Despite being in a not rated condition, the dam meets state regulations for inspection, permitting, and enforcement. While the structure lacks certain details such as completion year and inspection dates, its design as a buttress dam ensures stability and safety for recreation enthusiasts who visit the lake.
Overall, Ms05136 Lake Dam presents a unique opportunity for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore the intersection of private ownership, state regulation, and recreational use in dam infrastructure. With its moderate risk assessment and low hazard potential, the dam signifies a balance between safety and enjoyment for visitors, while also highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its long-term resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Dam Height |
19 |
Surface Area |
7 |
Nid Storage |
80 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
19 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Yalobusha River At Grenada
|
3080cfs |
Batupan Bogue At Grenada
|
134cfs |
Tallahatchie River At Money
|
6080cfs |
Abiaca Creek At Cruger
|
44cfs |
Big Black River At West
|
223cfs |
Big Sunflower River At Sunflower
|
1370cfs |
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.
Ms05136 Lake Dam