Ms05563 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ms05564 Lake Dam Nobels Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Located in Hinds, Mississippi, the Ms05563 Lake Dam is a privately owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
Built for recreational purposes, this earth dam with a buttress core stands at a height of 19 feet, providing a storage capacity of 138 acre-feet. With a surface area of 12 acres, the dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, and it has a low hazard potential rating.
Despite not being rated for condition assessment, the Ms05563 Lake Dam poses a moderate risk, with risk management measures not specified. While the dam has not been modified or inspected recently, it fulfills its regulatory requirements for permitting, inspection, and enforcement by the state. Climate and water resource enthusiasts intrigued by the intricate infrastructure surrounding water management and conservation would find the Ms05563 Lake Dam an interesting case study in recreational dam construction and regulation.
Dam Height |
19 |
Surface Area |
12 |
Nid Storage |
138 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
19 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Big Black River Nr Bovina
|
631cfs |
Mississippi River At Vicksburg
|
325000cfs |
Lynch Creek At Jackson
|
1100cfs |
Pearl River At Jackson
|
1180cfs |
Bayou Pierre Nr Willows
|
611cfs |
Hanging Moss Creek Nr Jackson
|
356cfs |
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.
Ms05563 Lake Dam