Ms05539 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ms05538 Lake Dam Ms05656 Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Ms05539 Lake Dam in Hinds, Mississippi, is a private dam primarily used for recreation purposes.
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Summary
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, this earth dam with buttress core stands at a height of 24 feet and has a storage capacity of 220 acre-feet, providing a surface area of 14 acres for recreational activities. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating.
While the dam's condition is currently not rated, it undergoes regular state inspection, enforcement, and permitting to ensure safety and compliance. Located within the Vicksburg District, this dam is situated at a latitude of 32.29608 and longitude of -90.53557. With its state jurisdiction and regulatory oversight, Ms05539 Lake Dam serves as a vital water resource for the local community, offering opportunities for leisure and enjoyment while maintaining a moderate risk management approach to ensure public safety.
Dam Height |
24 |
Surface Area |
14 |
Nid Storage |
220 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
24 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Big Black River Nr Bovina
|
631cfs |
Lynch Creek At Jackson
|
1100cfs |
Pearl River At Jackson
|
1180cfs |
Mississippi River At Vicksburg
|
325000cfs |
Hanging Moss Creek Nr Jackson
|
356cfs |
Big Black River Nr Bentonia
|
502cfs |
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.
Ms05539 Lake Dam