Ms05218 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Don Sides Lake Dam Williams Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Ms05218 Lake Dam in Yalobusha, Mississippi is a privately owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
This Earth-type dam serves a primary purpose of recreation, providing a storage capacity of 62 acre-feet for the surrounding area. The dam has a height of 15 feet and covers a surface area of 6 acres, with a spillway type classified as 'Uncontrolled'.
Despite being rated as having low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is currently marked as 'Not Rated'. The risk assessment for the structure is moderate, indicating a level 3 risk. While the dam has not been inspected recently and lacks an Emergency Action Plan (EAP), it remains an important site for recreational activities in the region. Climate and water resource enthusiasts may find interest in monitoring the developments and maintenance efforts surrounding this dam to ensure its continued safety and functionality for the community.
Dam Height |
15 |
Surface Area |
6 |
Nid Storage |
62 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
15 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Otoucalofa Creek Canal Nr Water Valley
|
25cfs |
Yalobusha River At Grenada
|
3080cfs |
Batupan Bogue At Grenada
|
134cfs |
Yocona River Nr Oxford
|
96cfs |
Skuna River At Bruce
|
30cfs |
Hotopha Creek Nr Batesville
|
13cfs |
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.
Ms05218 Lake Dam