Ms05693 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ms05692 Lake Dam Ms05585 Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Ms05693 Lake Dam, located in Union, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
This earth dam, with a height of 24 feet and a storage capacity of 99 acre-feet, primarily serves recreational purposes. The dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure safety and functionality.
Although the dam's condition assessment is not rated, it is inspected, permitted, and regulated by the state agency. The spillway type is uncontrolled, and the structure has not been modified in recent years. While the dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are not specified, the overall risk assessment suggests a moderate level of risk associated with the dam. Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the management and sustainability of dams will find Ms05693 Lake Dam to be an intriguing case study in balancing recreational use with safety and environmental considerations.
Dam Height |
24 |
Surface Area |
6 |
Nid Storage |
99 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
24 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Little Tallahatchie River At Etta
|
156cfs |
Twentymile Creek Nr Guntown
|
23cfs |
Hatchie River Near Walnut
|
153cfs |
Town Creek At Eason Boulevard At Tupelo
|
65cfs |
Wolf River At Lagrange
|
227cfs |
Tombigbee River Nr Fulton
|
180cfs |
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.
Ms05693 Lake Dam