Ms05840 Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 12, 2025

Ms05840 Lake Dam, located in Madison, Mississippi, serves as a vital resource for recreation in the area, with a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet and a surface area of 11 acres.


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Summary

The dam, classified as an earth dam with buttress core, stands at a height of 14 feet and features an uncontrolled spillway. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam's condition remains unrated, raising some concerns about its long-term safety and maintenance.

Managed by a private owner, the dam falls under the regulatory oversight of the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring that state permitting, inspection, and enforcement are in place. While the dam has not been subject to recent modifications or inspections, its risk management measures and emergency action plan readiness are unknown. Moreover, the lack of an official rating regarding the dam's condition assessment raises questions about the level of risk associated with its continued operation and maintenance.

With its scenic location and recreational purpose, Ms05840 Lake Dam plays a crucial role in providing water-based activities for the community. However, the need for regular monitoring, maintenance, and risk assessment is evident to ensure the safety and sustainability of this essential water resource in the face of changing climate conditions.

Dam Height

14

Surface Area

11

Nid Storage

100

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

14
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.