Ms05288 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Piney Woods Lake Dam Ainsworth Dam
Last Updated: December 9, 2025
Ms05288 Lake Dam in Rankin, Mississippi, is a private dam primarily used for recreation purposes.
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Summary
Standing at a height of 26 feet, this earth dam with a buttress core type provides a storage capacity of 158 acre-feet. The dam's normal storage capacity is 130 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 9 acres. With an uncontrolled spillway type, the dam's hazard potential is currently undetermined, and its condition assessment is not rated.
Despite its moderate risk level, the dam has not been assigned a risk char summary or specific risk management measures. The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality regulates this dam, ensuring state permitting, inspection, and enforcement are in place. The dam is located within the Vicksburg District and falls under the jurisdiction of Congressman Michael Guest. While the dam's emergency action plan status and inundation maps are not specified, the dam remains a crucial water resource for the local community and climate enthusiasts.
Dam Height |
26 |
Surface Area |
9 |
Nid Storage |
158 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Nid Height |
26 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Strong River At D`Lo
|
179cfs |
Pearl River At Jackson
|
1010cfs |
Lynch Creek At Jackson
|
1100cfs |
Pearl River Nr Rockport
|
1310cfs |
Hanging Moss Creek Nr Jackson
|
356cfs |
Pearl River Nr Monticello
|
1860cfs |
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.
Ms05288 Lake Dam