Ms05459 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ms05460 Lake Dam Martin Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Ms05459 Lake Dam in Tippah, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
The dam's primary purpose is for recreation, offering a serene setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy. With a height of 21 feet and a storage capacity of 138 acre-feet, the dam serves as a low hazard potential structure with a moderate risk assessment.
Located within the Vicksburg District, Ms05459 Lake Dam is an earth dam with a buttress core type and an uncontrolled spillway. The dam provides a surface area of 10 acres for recreational activities and has a normal storage capacity of 93 acre-feet. Although the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, its risk management measures are in place to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure for visitors and surrounding areas. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can explore this picturesque destination while appreciating the careful management and regulation of this vital water resource.
Dam Height |
21 |
Surface Area |
10 |
Nid Storage |
138 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
21 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Hatchie River Near Walnut
|
172cfs |
Little Tallahatchie River At Etta
|
220cfs |
Wolf River At Lagrange
|
223cfs |
Twentymile Creek Nr Guntown
|
36cfs |
Hatchie River At Bolivar
|
933cfs |
Wolf River At Rossville
|
508cfs |
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.
Ms05459 Lake Dam