Ms05936 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 14, 2025
Ms05936 Lake Dam in Yazoo, Mississippi, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes.
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Summary
The dam, with a height of 28 feet, provides a storage capacity of 277 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 15 acres. It is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and has a low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment rating.
Located in the Vicksburg District, the dam features an uncontrolled spillway and is not currently rated for its condition. Despite not having a designated dam type, it serves as a vital recreational resource for the local community. With no associated structures and a limited inspection history, the dam remains a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in its potential impact on the surrounding environment.
As a key component of the local landscape, Ms05936 Lake Dam offers a glimpse into the intersection of water management and recreational activities. With its moderate risk assessment and low hazard potential, the dam presents an opportunity for further exploration and study in the realm of water resource management and climate resilience. Its presence highlights the importance of maintaining and regulating such structures to ensure the safety and well-being of nearby communities while also preserving the ecological balance of the region.
Dam Height |
28 |
Surface Area |
15 |
Nid Storage |
277 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
28 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Big Black River Nr Bentonia
|
348cfs |
Big Black River Nr Bovina
|
464cfs |
Mississippi River At Vicksburg
|
271000cfs |
Lynch Creek At Jackson
|
1100cfs |
Hanging Moss Creek Nr Jackson
|
356cfs |
Pearl River At Jackson
|
699cfs |
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.
Ms05936 Lake Dam