Ms05780 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ms05783 Lake Dam Neil Payne Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 11, 2025
Ms05780 Lake Dam, located in Hinds, 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 22 feet, serves primarily for recreation purposes, providing a surface area of 5 acres and a storage capacity of 77 acre-feet. The dam features a buttress core type and an uncontrolled spillway, with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment.
The dam, situated within the Vicksburg District, has not been rated for its condition assessment and lacks information on its completion year and inspection history. Despite these gaps, the dam's risk management measures remain unspecified, indicating a need for further evaluation and potential enhancement of safety protocols. With its picturesque setting and recreational opportunities, Ms05780 Lake Dam presents an intriguing subject for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking to explore the intersection of infrastructure, environmental regulation, and risk management in the Mississippi region.
Dam Height |
22 |
Surface Area |
5 |
Nid Storage |
77 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
22 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Big Black River Nr Bovina
|
573cfs |
Big Black River Nr Bentonia
|
424cfs |
Lynch Creek At Jackson
|
1100cfs |
Pearl River At Jackson
|
359cfs |
Hanging Moss Creek Nr Jackson
|
356cfs |
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.
Ms05780 Lake Dam