Ms05426 Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 11, 2025

Ms05426 Lake Dam in Rankin, Mississippi is a privately owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.


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Summary

This earth dam, with a height of 15 feet and a storage capacity of 137 acre-feet, primarily serves recreational purposes. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and has a low hazard potential, with a moderate risk assessment rating.

Located at coordinates 32.18456° N, -90.01132° W, this dam is under the jurisdiction of the Vicksburg District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. Despite not being USACE-owned, the structure has not been rated for its condition and lacks an emergency action plan. With a surface area of 14 acres, Ms05426 Lake Dam is an integral part of the local water resource infrastructure, providing both recreational opportunities and flood control measures for the surrounding area.

Although the dam has not been modified in recent years, its risk management measures are currently unspecified. Climate and water resource enthusiasts interested in the intricacies of dam infrastructure maintenance and regulation may find Ms05426 Lake Dam to be a fascinating case study in the intersection of public safety, environmental protection, and recreational amenities.

Dam Height

15

Surface Area

14

Nid Storage

137

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.