Ms05744 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Ms05744 Lake Dam in Newton, Mississippi, is a privately-owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality for its recreational purposes.
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Summary
This Earth-type dam, with a height of 15 feet and a storage capacity of 55 acre-feet, serves as a popular spot for outdoor activities in the area. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, ensuring efficient water management for the surrounding environment.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment categorizes it as moderate (3), emphasizing the need for proper risk management measures. While the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, its inspection, enforcement, and permitting processes are under state jurisdiction, ensuring its safety and compliance with regulations. Overall, Ms05744 Lake Dam stands as a vital resource for both water conservation and climate enthusiasts, providing a recreational haven while maintaining a moderate risk level that requires continuous monitoring and management.
Dam Height |
15 |
Surface Area |
6 |
Nid Storage |
55 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
15 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
South Canal Tuscolameta Creek Nr Walnut Grove
|
8cfs |
Tuscolameta Creek At Walnut Grove
|
401cfs |
Chunky River Nr Chunky
|
301cfs |
Pearl River Nr Carthage
|
277cfs |
Pearl River At Edinburg
|
202cfs |
Pearl River Nr Lena
|
532cfs |
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.
Ms05744 Lake Dam