Ms05271 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ms05270 Lake Dam Ms05272 Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 9, 2025
Ms05271 Lake Dam, located in Rankin, Mississippi, is a private-owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
This earth dam, with a height of 16 feet and a storage capacity of 68 acre-feet, serves primarily for recreational purposes. The dam poses an undetermined hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition, although it falls under a moderate risk assessment category.
Despite lacking some inspection and assessment details, the dam's presence in the Vicksburg District suggests its importance for local water resource management and climate resilience efforts. With its uncontrolled spillway type and limited associated structures, this dam provides crucial storage capacity for the surrounding area. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the role and condition of dams like Ms05271 Lake Dam is essential for ensuring the safety and sustainability of our water infrastructure in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Dam Height |
16 |
Surface Area |
7 |
Nid Storage |
68 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Nid Height |
16 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Strong River At D`Lo
|
147cfs |
Pearl River At Jackson
|
446cfs |
Lynch Creek At Jackson
|
1100cfs |
Pearl River Nr Rockport
|
1130cfs |
Hanging Moss Creek Nr Jackson
|
356cfs |
Pearl River Nr Monticello
|
1520cfs |
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.
Ms05271 Lake Dam