Ms05438 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ms05439 Lake Dam Ms05437 Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Ms05438 Lake Dam, located in Hinds, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreation purposes.
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Summary
This earth dam with buttress core types stands at a height of 21 feet, providing a storage capacity of 65 acre-feet for the lake. With a surface area of 5 acres, the dam serves as a scenic spot for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers to enjoy various recreational activities.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the dam is regulated and inspected regularly to ensure its safety and functionality. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the structure is deemed to be in satisfactory condition, although not formally rated. The spillway type is uncontrolled, reflecting the natural flow of water in the area, and there are no associated locks or outlet gates to manage water release.
Despite not having a designated completion year or detailed inspection history, Ms05438 Lake Dam remains a vital component of the local ecosystem, providing a source of water storage and recreational opportunities for the surrounding community. Its picturesque setting and functional design make it a noteworthy feature for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the management and maintenance of dams in the Mississippi region.
Dam Height |
21 |
Surface Area |
5 |
Nid Storage |
65 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
21 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Lynch Creek At Jackson
|
1100cfs |
Pearl River At Jackson
|
1180cfs |
Big Black River Nr Bovina
|
631cfs |
Hanging Moss Creek Nr Jackson
|
356cfs |
Bayou Pierre Nr Willows
|
611cfs |
Mississippi River At Vicksburg
|
325000cfs |
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.
Ms05438 Lake Dam