Ms05896 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: January 27, 2026
Ms05896 Lake Dam in Lauderdale, 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 13 feet, serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a storage capacity of 77 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 9 acres. Despite being uncontrolled, the spillway type is considered adequate for the moderate hazard potential assessed.
Located within the jurisdiction of the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, this dam has not undergone recent modifications and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. While the risk level is deemed moderate, emergency preparedness measures such as an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and inundation maps have not been documented. The dam's hazard potential is still undetermined, suggesting a need for further evaluation and risk management measures to ensure its safety and resilience in the face of potential climate challenges.
Dam Height |
13 |
Surface Area |
9 |
Nid Storage |
77 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Nid Height |
13 |
Seasonal Comparison
Hourly Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Sucarnoochee River At Livingston Al
|
3260cfs |
Sowashee Creek At Meridian
|
63cfs |
Bodka Creek Near Geiger
|
15cfs |
Noxubee River Nr Geiger
|
7820cfs |
Tombigbee R At Gainesville L&D Nr Gainesville Al
|
61100cfs |
Okatibbee Creek At Arundel
|
864cfs |
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.
Ms05896 Lake Dam