Ms05442 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ms05441 Lake Dam Adams Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Ms05442 Lake Dam is a privately-owned structure located in Hinds, Mississippi, with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
The dam is classified as an earth dam with a buttress core type, standing at a height of 12 feet and providing a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and is designated as having low hazard potential and a moderate risk level.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the dam is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. While the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, it meets all state guidelines and is equipped with emergency action plans. The surrounding area offers a surface area of 7 acres for recreational activities, making it an ideal destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and enjoy.
Overall, Ms05442 Lake Dam serves as an important recreational resource in Mississippi, providing both leisure opportunities and essential water storage capabilities. With its moderate risk level and low hazard potential, the dam remains a safe and well-maintained structure for visitors to appreciate and engage with while also contributing to the state's water management efforts.
Dam Height |
12 |
Surface Area |
7 |
Nid Storage |
50 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
12 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Big Black River Nr Bovina
|
631cfs |
Lynch Creek At Jackson
|
1100cfs |
Bayou Pierre Nr Willows
|
611cfs |
Pearl River At Jackson
|
1180cfs |
Mississippi River At Vicksburg
|
325000cfs |
Hanging Moss Creek Nr Jackson
|
356cfs |
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.
Ms05442 Lake Dam