Ms05663 Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 7, 2025

Ms05663 Lake Dam in Rankin, Mississippi is a privately owned structure that serves primarily for recreational purposes.


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Summary

With a height of 11 feet and a storage capacity of 127 acre-feet, this earth dam with a buttress core type is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. The dam has a low hazard potential and was last inspected in June 2016, with a satisfactory condition assessment.

Located within the Vicksburg District, Ms05663 Lake Dam has an uncontrolled spillway and covers a surface area of 13 acres. While the dam is considered to have a moderate risk level, it meets regulatory guidelines and is inspected, permitted, and enforced by the state agency. With its picturesque surroundings and purposeful design, this dam presents an opportunity for water resource and climate enthusiasts to appreciate the intersection of human engineering with natural landscapes in providing recreational opportunities.

Dam Height

11

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

13

Nid Storage

127

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

11
       
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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.