Ms05161 Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Ms05161 Lake Dam in Grenada, Mississippi, is a privately owned dam primarily used for recreation purposes.


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Summary

The earth dam stands at a height of 13 feet and has a storage capacity of 51 acre-feet. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a surface area of 6 acres and a maximum storage capacity of 51 acre-feet.

Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk. However, the condition assessment is currently not rated, suggesting that further evaluation may be needed to ensure the dam's safety and stability. The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality regulates the dam, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to monitor its operations and compliance with safety standards.

While Ms05161 Lake Dam provides a recreational outlet for the community, its risk assessment and regulatory oversight highlight the importance of ongoing maintenance and monitoring to ensure the safety of the dam and surrounding areas. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the unique characteristics of this dam and the efforts being made to manage potential risks and ensure its continued functionality for recreational purposes in the future.

Dam Height

13

Surface Area

6

Nid Storage

51

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

13
       
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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.