Ms05892 Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 8, 2025

Ms05892 Lake Dam in Lauderdale, Mississippi, is a privately owned recreational dam with a height of 13 feet and a storage capacity of 92 acre-feet.


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Summary

Situated in the Mobile District, this earth dam with a buttress core type serves primarily for recreation purposes and has a low hazard potential. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and has a moderate risk assessment rating.

Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the state authorities. Although the dam's condition is not rated, it meets the necessary guidelines for emergency action plans and risk management measures. With a surface area of 11 acres and a normal storage capacity of 66 acre-feet, Ms05892 Lake Dam provides a scenic and safe environment for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy recreational activities.

Despite its minimal associated structures and lack of a designated dam type, Ms05892 Lake Dam offers a tranquil setting for outdoor recreation in Mississippi. The dam's location, surrounded by natural beauty, makes it a popular destination for fishing, boating, and other water-based activities. With a focus on safety and regulatory compliance, this dam serves as a valuable asset for the community while maintaining a moderate risk level for potential hazards.

Dam Height

13

Surface Area

11

Nid Storage

92

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.