Ms05576 Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Ms05576 Lake Dam, located in Marshall, Mississippi, serves as a crucial water resource for the region, providing recreational opportunities and storing up to 157 acre-feet of water.


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Summary

This earth dam, with a height of 16 feet, primarily serves the purpose of recreation and is owned privately. The dam is regulated 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 is considered to have a moderate risk level due to its location and design. The spillway type is uncontrolled, emphasizing the need for proper monitoring and maintenance to prevent potential risks. The condition assessment of the dam is currently not rated, highlighting the importance of regular inspections and risk management measures to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and environment.

In the picturesque setting of Marshall, Mississippi, the Ms05576 Lake Dam stands as a vital infrastructure for water resource management and recreational activities. With its moderate risk level and low hazard potential, the dam requires ongoing attention and adherence to state regulations to safeguard its integrity and protect the local ecosystem. As climate change impacts water resources, the maintenance and management of dams like Ms05576 Lake Dam become increasingly crucial for sustainable water use and environmental resilience.

Dam Height

16

Surface Area

15

Nid Storage

157

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

16
       
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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.