Ms05751 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Ms05751 Lake Dam in Newton, Mississippi, stands as a vital water resource for the community, offering recreational opportunities in a picturesque setting.
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Summary
Managed by a private owner, this earth dam with buttress core types serves as a low hazard potential structure with a moderate risk assessment. Despite its age and lack of recent inspections, the dam's primary purpose of recreation continues to draw visitors to its 68-acre storage capacity and 6-acre surface area.
State-regulated and maintained by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, Ms05751 Lake Dam presents a unique blend of natural beauty and engineered infrastructure. While its spillway type is uncontrolled, the dam's risk management measures and emergency preparedness status remain unclear, suggesting a need for further assessment and updates to ensure the safety and longevity of the structure. As climate change impacts water resources and infrastructure resilience, the importance of monitoring and maintaining dams like Ms05751 becomes increasingly crucial.
Located within the Vicksburg District and under the jurisdiction of state regulatory agencies, Ms05751 Lake Dam represents a symbiosis of human intervention and environmental stewardship. As water resource and climate enthusiasts continue to advocate for sustainable practices and infrastructure improvements, the case of Ms05751 Lake Dam serves as a microcosm of the larger challenges and opportunities inherent in managing water resources in the face of a changing climate.
Dam Height |
18 |
Surface Area |
6 |
Nid Storage |
68 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
18 |
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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.
Ms05751 Lake Dam