Ms05695 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Roy Jordan Lake Dam Ms05696 Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Ms05695 Lake Dam in Union, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
This Earth-type dam with a buttress core stands at a height of 22 feet and serves primarily for recreational purposes, holding a storage capacity of 86 acre-feet. The dam is classified as having low hazard potential and moderate risk, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and management measures.
Located within the Vicksburg District, Ms05695 Lake Dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and covers an area of 6 acres. While the dam's condition is currently not rated, it undergoes state inspections and enforcement, ensuring its operational safety. With Trent Kelly as the representing Congressman, the dam presents an intriguing site for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the intersection of recreational infrastructure and environmental stewardship in Mississippi.
As an integral part of the local landscape, Ms05695 Lake Dam offers a unique opportunity for visitors to engage with water resources in a controlled setting. Its moderate risk assessment underscores the importance of continued maintenance and monitoring to uphold safety standards and protect the surrounding environment. For those passionate about water infrastructure and climate resilience, exploring the complexities of this privately owned dam can provide valuable insights into the intersection of recreation, regulation, and risk management in the state of Mississippi.
Dam Height |
22 |
Surface Area |
6 |
Nid Storage |
86 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
22 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Little Tallahatchie River At Etta
|
156cfs |
Twentymile Creek Nr Guntown
|
23cfs |
Town Creek At Eason Boulevard At Tupelo
|
65cfs |
Hatchie River Near Walnut
|
153cfs |
Tombigbee River Nr Fulton
|
180cfs |
Yocona River Nr Oxford
|
96cfs |
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.
Ms05695 Lake Dam