Ms05847 Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 11, 2025

Ms05847 Lake Dam in Madison, Mississippi, is a private-owned earth dam primarily designed for recreation purposes.


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Summary

The dam stands at a height of 13 feet and has a storage capacity of 89 acre-feet. With a surface area of 11 acres, this dam holds a low hazard potential and has a moderate risk assessment rating.

Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, this dam is regulated and inspected by state authorities to ensure its safety and integrity. While not currently rated for its condition, the dam is considered to be in a moderate risk management category. With uncontrolled spillway type and no associated locks, Ms05847 Lake Dam provides a serene environment for recreational activities while also serving as a critical water resource for the local community.

Located in the Vicksburg District, this dam is situated at a latitude of 32.54541 and a longitude of -90.24918. With a normal storage capacity of 64 acre-feet, this dam plays a vital role in water management and conservation efforts in the region. Water resource enthusiasts and climate advocates can appreciate the importance of maintaining and monitoring dams like Ms05847 Lake Dam to ensure the sustainable use of water resources for future generations.

Dam Height

13

Surface Area

11

Nid Storage

89

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

13
       
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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.