Ms05555 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ms05556 Lake Dam Ms05557 Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Ms05555 Lake Dam, located in Hinds, Mississippi, is a privately owned earth dam primarily designed for recreation purposes.
°F
°F
mph
Wind
%
Humidity
Summary
Standing at a height of 21 feet, the dam provides a storage capacity of 252 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 170 acre-feet and a surface area of 18 acres. The dam is regulated and inspected by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring its safety and compliance with state standards.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment is moderate, indicating potential vulnerabilities that may require risk management measures in the future. The spillway type is uncontrolled, and there are no associated locks or lock structures. The dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, highlighting the need for further evaluation to determine its overall structural integrity and resilience to climate-related challenges, such as increased precipitation and flooding events.
With its picturesque location and recreational purpose, Ms05555 Lake Dam serves as a vital water resource for the local community. As climate change continues to impact water resources, it is essential to monitor and maintain the dam to ensure its long-term sustainability and effectiveness in providing water storage and recreational opportunities for residents and visitors alike.
Dam Height |
21 |
Surface Area |
18 |
Nid Storage |
252 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
21 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Big Black River Nr Bovina
|
631cfs |
Mississippi River At Vicksburg
|
325000cfs |
Bayou Pierre Nr Willows
|
611cfs |
Lynch Creek At Jackson
|
1100cfs |
Big Black River Nr Bentonia
|
502cfs |
Pearl River At Jackson
|
1180cfs |
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.
Ms05555 Lake Dam