Ms05901 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 8, 2025
Ms05901 Lake Dam is a privately owned structure located in Lauderdale, Mississippi, with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
This earth dam stands at 20 feet high and has a NID storage capacity of 152 acre-feet, providing a surface area of 11 acres for recreational activities. The dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and is inspected regularly to ensure its safety.
The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled with a width of 2 feet, and it has a high hazard potential with a fair condition assessment as of January 2020. Despite the moderate risk assessment rating, the dam has not been modified in recent years and does not have an Emergency Action Plan in place. With a history of inspections and enforcement by state regulatory agencies, Ms05901 Lake Dam remains an important water resource for the local community, offering both recreational opportunities and potential challenges that need to be managed effectively.
Dam Height |
20 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11 |
Nid Storage |
152 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
20 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Sowashee Creek At Meridian
|
12cfs |
Sucarnoochee River At Livingston Al
|
310cfs |
Okatibbee Creek At Arundel
|
69cfs |
Bodka Creek Near Geiger
|
15cfs |
Chunky River Nr Chunky
|
179cfs |
Chickasawhay River At Enterprise
|
421cfs |
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.
Ms05901 Lake Dam