Ms05197 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Williams Lake Dam Ms05178 Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Ms05197 Lake Dam, located in Yalobusha, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
This earth dam with buttress core types stands at a height of 16 feet and has a storage capacity of 178 acre-feet. The dam, built for recreational use, offers a surface area of 16 acres and is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
Although the hazard potential of the dam is currently undetermined and its condition is not rated, it has a moderate risk assessment level. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway type and has not been modified in recent years. While the last inspection date and condition assessment are not available, the dam is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement, ensuring its safety and regulatory compliance. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this structure presents an intriguing case study in recreational dam management and regulation in the state of Mississippi.
Dam Height |
16 |
Surface Area |
16 |
Nid Storage |
178 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Nid Height |
16 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Yalobusha River At Grenada
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3080cfs |
Batupan Bogue At Grenada
|
134cfs |
Otoucalofa Creek Canal Nr Water Valley
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25cfs |
Tallahatchie River At Money
|
6080cfs |
Skuna River At Bruce
|
30cfs |
Yocona River Nr Oxford
|
96cfs |
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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