Ms05816 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ms05819 Lake Dam J Q West Pond Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Ms05816 Lake Dam in Panola, Mississippi, serves as a vital water resource for recreation purposes.
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Summary
The dam, primarily owned privately, stands at a height of 19 feet and has a storage capacity of 84 acre-feet. With a surface area of 6 acres, the dam is classified as an earth dam with a buttress core type, designed to withstand low hazard potential.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the dam is regulated and inspected regularly to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Despite being rated as "Not Rated" in terms of its condition assessment, the dam poses a moderate risk level (3) and is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway. Located within the Memphis District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Ms05816 Lake Dam contributes to the overall water management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will appreciate the significance of Ms05816 Lake Dam in providing recreational opportunities while also highlighting the importance of proper maintenance and risk management measures for such structures. As a key component of the water infrastructure in Mississippi, the dam showcases the collaboration between private ownership and state regulatory agencies in ensuring the safety and sustainability of water resources in the area.
Dam Height |
19 |
Surface Area |
6 |
Nid Storage |
84 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
19 |
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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.
Ms05816 Lake Dam