Ms05466 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ms05465 Lake Dam Ms05467 Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Ms05466 Lake Dam, located in Tippah, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
The dam, primarily used for recreational purposes, is classified as an earth dam with a buttress core type and a height of 13 feet. It has a storage capacity of 58 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 47 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 7 acres.
Although the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment, it is subject to regular state inspection, enforcement, and permitting. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and has not undergone any major modifications in recent years. Despite being privately owned, the dam's risk assessment is moderate, indicating the need for ongoing monitoring and management measures to ensure the safety of the surrounding area and downstream communities. Overall, Ms05466 Lake Dam serves as a critical infrastructure for recreational use in the region while also posing a moderate risk that requires careful attention and maintenance.
Dam Height |
13 |
Surface Area |
7 |
Nid Storage |
58 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
13 |
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 |
Town Creek At Eason Boulevard At Tupelo
|
65cfs |
Hatchie River At Bolivar
|
933cfs |
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.
Ms05466 Lake Dam