Ms05297 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 11, 2025
Ms05297 Lake Dam, located in Rankin, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
The dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, with a storage capacity of 138 acre-feet and a surface area of 13 acres. Standing at a height of 16 feet, this earth dam with buttress core type has an uncontrolled spillway and is classified as having a low hazard potential.
Despite being in moderate risk (3) category, the dam's condition assessment is not rated, and there is no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared or updated for this structure. While the dam has not been inspected in recent years, it is still subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement. The dam's risk management measures and hazard potential are areas that may require attention to ensure the safety and integrity of this water resource in the future. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, monitoring and maintaining the Ms05297 Lake Dam is essential to prevent potential risks and ensure its continued use for recreational purposes.
Dam Height |
16 |
Surface Area |
13 |
Nid Storage |
138 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
16 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Strong River At D`Lo
|
108cfs |
Pearl River At Jackson
|
362cfs |
Lynch Creek At Jackson
|
1100cfs |
Hanging Moss Creek Nr Jackson
|
356cfs |
Pearl River Nr Rockport
|
775cfs |
Leaf River Nr Collins
|
235cfs |
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.
Ms05297 Lake Dam