Ms05172 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Nolan Lake Dam Dobbs Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Ms05172 Lake Dam, located in Calhoun, Mississippi, is a privately-owned structure primarily used for recreation.
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Summary
This earth dam with buttress core types stands at a height of 24 feet and has a storage capacity of 244 acre-feet. The dam's purpose is to provide recreational opportunities such as boating, fishing, and wildlife viewing in the area.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the dam's hazard potential is rated as low with a moderate risk assessment score of 3. Although the condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam is regularly inspected, permitted, and enforced by state regulatory agencies to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. With a spillway type of uncontrolled and a surface area of 16 acres, the dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience in the region.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam serves as an important recreational and water resource infrastructure in the area, contributing to the overall water management and climate adaptation efforts. As an earth dam with a moderate risk assessment, its regular inspections, state regulation, and enforcement ensure its safety and functionality for both recreational and water management purposes. The dam's location in Calhoun, Mississippi, highlights its significance in providing recreational activities and contributing to the region's environmental and climate resilience.
Dam Height |
24 |
Surface Area |
16 |
Nid Storage |
244 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
24 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Skuna River At Bruce
|
30cfs |
Batupan Bogue At Grenada
|
134cfs |
Yalobusha River At Grenada
|
3080cfs |
Otoucalofa Creek Canal Nr Water Valley
|
25cfs |
Yocona River Nr Oxford
|
96cfs |
Town Creek Nr Nettleton
|
144cfs |
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.
Ms05172 Lake Dam