Ms05902 Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 11, 2025

Ms05902 Lake Dam in Madison, Mississippi is a privately-owned earth dam primarily used for recreational purposes.


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Summary

This buttress dam stands at a height of 8 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 114 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 98 acre-feet. The dam's surface area covers 23 acres and it is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway.

Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam is in satisfactory condition according to a 2017 assessment. The regulatory oversight of the dam falls under the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring that it undergoes regular inspections, permitting, and enforcement. The risk assessment for this dam is moderate, indicating a potential for moderate consequences in case of failure. With its location in a picturesque setting, this dam provides a valuable recreational resource while also serving as a vital water management structure in the area.

Dam Height

8

Surface Area

23

Nid Storage

114

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

8
       
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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.