Ms05796 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Pickett Lake Dam Craig Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Ms05796 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 dam, standing at 17 feet high, serves primarily for recreational purposes with a storage capacity of 114 acre-feet. While its hazard potential is undetermined, its risk assessment is classified as moderate, indicating a level 3 risk.
Located in the Vicksburg District, this dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a surface area of 10 acres and a normal storage capacity of 72 acre-feet. The dam's condition is currently not rated, and it has not undergone any recent inspections or assessments. Despite its moderate risk level, the dam's emergency action plan and risk management measures remain unspecified, leaving room for potential improvements in its safety protocols. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Ms05796 Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned recreational structure with regulatory oversight and risk assessment challenges.
Dam Height |
17 |
Surface Area |
10 |
Nid Storage |
114 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Nid Height |
17 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Little Tallahatchie River At Etta
|
156cfs |
Yocona River Nr Oxford
|
96cfs |
Town Creek At Eason Boulevard At Tupelo
|
65cfs |
Twentymile Creek Nr Guntown
|
23cfs |
Hatchie River Near Walnut
|
153cfs |
Skuna River At Bruce
|
30cfs |
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.
Ms05796 Lake Dam