Ms05376 Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Ms05376 Lake Dam in Forrest, Mississippi, stands as a vital water resource managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.


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Summary

This private dam, primarily serving recreational purposes, has a height of 24 feet and a storage capacity of 145 acre-feet. While its hazard potential is rated low, the risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk (3), prompting the need for continued monitoring and management.

Located within the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, this earth dam with buttress core type features an uncontrolled spillway and covers a surface area of 9 acres. Despite not having a specific completion year, the dam has undergone state inspection, permitting, and enforcement. With a normal storage capacity of 102 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in water management and conservation efforts in the region.

Although the condition assessment is currently not rated, the existence of this dam contributes to the overall water infrastructure and recreational opportunities in the area. With oversight from state and federal agencies, including the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, Ms05376 Lake Dam remains a significant asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts to appreciate and protect for future generations.

Dam Height

24

Surface Area

9

Nid Storage

145

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

24
       
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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.