Ms05261 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Kelly Lake Dam Ms05262 Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Ms05261 Lake Dam in Clarke, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality for recreation purposes.
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Summary
This earth dam with a buttress core stands at a height of 17 feet and has a storage capacity of 66 acre-feet. The dam, classified as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, features an uncontrolled spillway and a surface area of 6 acres.
Located within the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers jurisdiction, Ms05261 Lake Dam is not associated with any federal agencies for funding, design, construction, or regulatory purposes. Despite its moderate risk assessment, the dam's condition is currently not rated, and important emergency preparedness information, such as an Emergency Action Plan (EAP), is not available. With its focus on recreation and low hazard potential, this dam serves as a vital water resource for the local community while maintaining a balance between safety and leisure activities.
Dam Height |
17 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Nid Storage |
66 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
17 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Chickasawhay River At Enterprise
|
519cfs |
Okatibbee Creek At Arundel
|
119cfs |
Sowashee Creek At Meridian
|
29cfs |
Chunky River Nr Chunky
|
159cfs |
Chickasawhay River Nr Waynesboro
|
887cfs |
Tallahala Creek At Waldrup
|
164cfs |
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.
Ms05261 Lake Dam