Ms05866 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ms05874 Lake Dam Ms05865 Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Ms05866 Lake Dam in Newton, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
This earth dam, with a height of 15 feet, serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a storage capacity of 51 acre-feet. The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as not assessed.
Located in the Mobile District, the dam features an uncontrolled spillway and covers a surface area of 5 acres. While it has not been inspected or assessed in recent years, the risk assessment for the dam is moderate. The dam's condition and emergency preparedness measures, such as the existence of an Emergency Action Plan (EAP), are currently not rated or updated.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate in the region may find Ms05866 Lake Dam an intriguing structure to study, given its unique characteristics and regulatory oversight. With its focus on recreation and moderate risk assessment, further research and monitoring of this dam could provide valuable insights into its long-term sustainability and resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Dam Height |
15 |
Surface Area |
5 |
Nid Storage |
51 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
15 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
South Canal Tuscolameta Creek Nr Walnut Grove
|
8cfs |
Tuscolameta Creek At Walnut Grove
|
401cfs |
Pearl River At Edinburg
|
202cfs |
Pearl River Nr Carthage
|
277cfs |
Pearl River At Burnside
|
1070cfs |
Chunky River Nr Chunky
|
301cfs |
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.
Ms05866 Lake Dam