Ms05817 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Miriam Orr Pond Dam Ms05815 Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Ms05817 Lake Dam located in Panola, Mississippi, stands as a vital water resource for the region, serving primarily for recreational purposes.
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Summary
This privately owned Earth dam with a Buttress core type has a height of 17 feet and a storage capacity of 57 acre-feet. The dam's low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment make it a key asset for water management in the area.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its safety and functionality. Although the dam's condition is currently not rated, its strategic location and design make it a valuable component of the local water infrastructure. With a surface area of 5 acres and a normal storage capacity of 40 acre-feet, Ms05817 Lake Dam contributes to the environmental and recreational well-being of the community.
Despite limited information on its construction and modification history, the dam's presence under the Memphis District of the US Army Corps of Engineers underscores its importance in water resource management. With a controlled spillway and uncontrolled spillway type, the dam's risk is mitigated to ensure the safety of downstream areas. As climate change impacts water resources, the upkeep and monitoring of dams like Ms05817 Lake Dam become crucial in sustaining water availability and quality for future generations.
Dam Height |
17 |
Surface Area |
5 |
Nid Storage |
57 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
17 |
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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.
Ms05817 Lake Dam