Ms05779 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Neil Payne Lake Dam Ms05784 Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 11, 2025
Ms05779 Lake Dam, located in Hinds, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
With a primary purpose of recreation, this earth dam with buttress core types stands at a height of 17 feet and has a storage capacity of 56 acre-feet. The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment.
Despite its moderate risk level, the dam has not been inspected or assessed recently, highlighting potential concerns for its long-term safety and effectiveness. With uncontrolled spillway type and no associated locks or gates, the dam serves as a vital resource for the local community for recreational activities. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is important to monitor and support the maintenance and inspection of structures like Ms05779 Lake Dam to ensure their safety and sustainability in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Dam Height |
17 |
Surface Area |
5 |
Nid Storage |
56 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
17 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Big Black River Nr Bovina
|
573cfs |
Big Black River Nr Bentonia
|
424cfs |
Lynch Creek At Jackson
|
1100cfs |
Hanging Moss Creek Nr Jackson
|
356cfs |
Pearl River At Jackson
|
359cfs |
Mississippi River At Vicksburg
|
287000cfs |
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.
Ms05779 Lake Dam