Ms05591 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Pickens Creek Dam Dumas Lake
Last Updated: December 8, 2025
Ms05591 Lake Dam in Mississippi is a privately owned structure regulated by the state Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
With a primary purpose of recreation, this earth dam stands at a height of 17 feet, providing storage of up to 60 acre-feet of water. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, and its hazard potential is rated as low, with a moderate risk assessment score of 3.
Located in Tippah County, this dam offers a surface area of 5 acres and a normal storage capacity of 46 acre-feet. While the dam's condition is currently not rated, it undergoes state inspections and enforcement measures to ensure safety and compliance. Despite being privately owned, the dam's risk management measures and emergency preparedness details are not provided, indicating a need for further information on its maintenance and operation protocols.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate in the area can appreciate the recreational value and potential of Ms05591 Lake Dam, while also recognizing the importance of its regulatory oversight and risk assessment. The dam's presence highlights the intersection of human-built infrastructure with natural water systems, underscoring the need for responsible stewardship and management practices to ensure the safety and sustainability of such structures in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Dam Height |
17 |
Surface Area |
5 |
Nid Storage |
60 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
17 |
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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.
Ms05591 Lake Dam