Ms05889 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 8, 2025
Ms05889 Lake Dam in Lauderdale, Mississippi, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for recreation.
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Summary
With a height of 28 feet and a storage capacity of 146 acre-feet, it provides opportunities for water-based activities in a scenic setting. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, and its condition is currently rated as "Not Rated," with an undetermined hazard potential.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, this dam is subject to state regulations, permitting, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance with standards. While the risk assessment for the dam is moderate, with a score of 3, no emergency action plan has been prepared or updated for it. Despite its risk level, the dam continues to serve its purpose for recreation and offers a valuable resource for the community.
Located in a beautiful natural environment, Ms05889 Lake Dam presents both recreational opportunities and a moderate level of risk that requires careful monitoring and management. As a vital part of the water resource infrastructure in the area, this dam highlights the importance of balancing the benefits of water-based activities with the need for safety and regulatory oversight to protect both the environment and the public.
Dam Height |
28 |
Surface Area |
8 |
Nid Storage |
146 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Nid Height |
28 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Sowashee Creek At Meridian
|
12cfs |
Okatibbee Creek At Arundel
|
69cfs |
Chunky River Nr Chunky
|
179cfs |
Chickasawhay River At Enterprise
|
421cfs |
Sucarnoochee River At Livingston Al
|
310cfs |
Bodka Creek Near Geiger
|
15cfs |
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.
Ms05889 Lake Dam