Ms05142 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Ms05142 Lake Dam, located in Grenada, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure that serves primarily for recreational purposes.
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Summary
This earth dam, with a height of 20 feet, has a storage capacity of 92 acre-feet and a surface area of 7 acres. Despite its modest size, the dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring that it meets state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements.
The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, signaling a potential hazard if water levels rise significantly. While the overall condition of the dam is currently not rated, its hazard potential is labeled as undetermined, with a moderate risk assessment given. It is important for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor this dam and ensure that risk management measures are in place to prevent any potential emergencies. With the dam's location in a picturesque setting, overlooking a serene lake, it is crucial to maintain its structural integrity to continue providing recreational opportunities for locals and visitors alike.
As the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers does not have involvement in this particular dam, the responsibility falls on the private owners to uphold safety standards and conduct regular inspections. With the oversight of the Mississippi state regulatory agency, the dam's operation and maintenance should be closely monitored to mitigate any risks associated with its use for recreation. In the face of changing climate patterns and increasing water management challenges, staying vigilant about the condition of dams like Ms05142 Lake Dam is essential for ensuring the safety and sustainability of our water resources.
Dam Height |
20 |
Surface Area |
7 |
Nid Storage |
92 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Nid Height |
20 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Batupan Bogue At Grenada
|
134cfs |
Yalobusha River At Grenada
|
3080cfs |
Tallahatchie River At Money
|
6080cfs |
Skuna River At Bruce
|
30cfs |
Otoucalofa Creek Canal Nr Water Valley
|
25cfs |
Big Black River At West
|
223cfs |
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.
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