Ms05493 Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Ms05493 Lake Dam in Mississippi is a private recreational dam with a height of 10 feet and a storage capacity of 99 acre-feet.


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Summary

The dam is primarily used for recreation and is classified as an earth dam with a buttress core type. Located in Forrest County, Mississippi, the dam has a surface area of 16 acres and a normal storage capacity of 76 acre-feet.

Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the state agency. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. Despite not having an emergency action plan in place, the dam poses a low risk to the surrounding area and has not undergone any recent modifications.

Overall, Ms05493 Lake Dam serves as a recreational spot in Mississippi with a focus on water resource management and climate resilience. Its design and purpose cater to leisure activities while maintaining a level of safety and regulatory compliance set forth by the state regulatory agency. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam continues to be monitored for any potential risks and remains an integral part of the local water infrastructure in Forrest County.

Dam Height

10

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

16

Nid Storage

99

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

10
       
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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.