Ms05799 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Ms05799 Lake Dam in Lafayette, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
This Earth buttress dam, standing at a height of 26 feet, serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a storage capacity of 153 acre-feet and covering an area of 8 acres. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition remains unrated, emphasizing the need for regular inspections and risk assessments to ensure its safety and functionality.
Located in the Vicksburg District, Ms05799 Lake Dam features an uncontrolled spillway and has not undergone significant modifications since its completion. With a moderate risk rating and no Emergency Action Plan in place, it is crucial for the dam owners and regulators to prioritize emergency preparedness and ongoing monitoring to mitigate any potential risks to the surrounding community and environment. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, staying informed about the state of dams like Ms05799 is essential for promoting sustainable water management practices and safeguarding our natural resources for future generations.
Dam Height |
26 |
Surface Area |
8 |
Nid Storage |
153 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
26 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Little Tallahatchie River At Etta
|
152cfs |
Yocona River Nr Oxford
|
66cfs |
Otoucalofa Creek Canal Nr Water Valley
|
25cfs |
Hotopha Creek Nr Batesville
|
13cfs |
Skuna River At Bruce
|
35cfs |
Coldwater River Nr Olive Branch
|
122cfs |
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.
Ms05799 Lake Dam