Ms05344 Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Ms05344 Lake Dam, located in DeSoto, Mississippi, is a privately owned dam primarily used for recreation purposes.


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Summary

Standing at a height of 15 feet, the earth dam with buttress core types has a storage capacity of 51 acre-feet and a surface area of 5 acres. The dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.

Despite its low hazard potential, the dam carries a moderate risk rating of 3 due to unspecified factors. The condition assessment of the dam is currently listed as "Not Rated," and there is no information available on its emergency action plan or risk management measures. With its uncontrolled spillway type and lack of outlet gates or associated structures, the dam presents a unique challenge for monitoring and maintenance to mitigate potential risks and ensure the safety of the surrounding area.

Overall, Ms05344 Lake Dam serves as a vital recreational resource in the region but also poses moderate risks that warrant closer attention and proactive measures to address any potential issues. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find interest in monitoring the dam's condition and regulatory oversight to ensure its continued safety and functionality for the community.

Dam Height

15

Surface Area

5

Nid Storage

51

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

15
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.