Ms05616 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ms05483 Lake Dam Earl Davis Pond Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Ms05616 Lake Dam in Newton, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
The dam, classified as an earth dam with a buttress core type, stands at a height of 12 feet and provides a storage capacity of 149 acre-feet for recreational purposes. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam's condition is currently not rated, but it is inspected, permitted, and enforced by state authorities.
Located within the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Ms05616 Lake Dam serves as a vital resource for water storage and recreation in the area. While there are no associated structures or locks, the dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, ensuring a safe discharge of excess water. Although the dam's condition assessment and emergency action plan status are unknown, its risk management measures are considered moderate, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure public safety and environmental protection.
As an integral part of the local water infrastructure, Ms05616 Lake Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and providing recreational opportunities for the community. With its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam serves as a key asset in the region's water management efforts. Continued oversight and maintenance will be essential to uphold the dam's safety and functionality for years to come, under the supervision of state regulatory agencies and in compliance with established standards and guidelines.
Dam Height |
12 |
Surface Area |
19 |
Nid Storage |
149 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
12 |
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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.
Ms05616 Lake Dam