Ms05265 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ms05264 Lake Dam Ms07143 Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 15, 2025
Ms05265 Lake Dam, located in Lamar, Mississippi, is a privately owned dam regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
This earth dam, with a height of 10 feet, serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a storage capacity of 83 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 13 acres. The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment.
While the dam has not been inspected recently, it meets state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements. With a spillway type classified as "Uncontrolled," the dam's risk assessment is considered moderate. Despite the lack of specific information on the dam's construction date or modifications, its design and structure suggest a sturdy buttress core type. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Ms05265 Lake Dam is an intriguing site to study and monitor for its impact on the surrounding environment and potential risks associated with its maintenance and operation.
Dam Height |
10 |
Surface Area |
13 |
Nid Storage |
83 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
10 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Pearl River Nr Columbia
|
1620cfs |
Bouie Creek Nr Hattiesburg
|
216cfs |
Okatoma Creek At Sanford
|
144cfs |
Leaf River At Hattiesburg
|
833cfs |
Black Creek Nr Brooklyn
|
166cfs |
Pearl River Near Bogalusa
|
2500cfs |
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.
Ms05265 Lake Dam