Ms05969 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ms06116 Lake Dam J. W. Vinson Lake
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Ms05969 Lake Dam in Lee, Mississippi is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for recreation.
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Summary
With a dam height of 20 feet and a storage capacity of 71 acre-feet, the dam serves as a low hazard structure with a moderate risk assessment. Despite not being rated for its condition, the dam is regulated and inspected by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations.
Located in the Mobile District, the dam features an uncontrolled spillway and a surface area of 5 acres. Although the dam has not been designated a specific dam type, it is constructed using buttress core types. The overall risk assessment for the dam is considered moderate, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and risk management measures to mitigate potential hazards and ensure the safety of the surrounding area.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Ms05969 Lake Dam presents an interesting case study of a privately owned recreational structure in Mississippi. With its unique design and regulatory oversight, the dam serves as a valuable asset for the community while also posing certain risks that require proactive management and monitoring. As efforts continue to ensure the safety and integrity of the dam, it remains a key component of the local water resource infrastructure in Lee County.
Dam Height |
20 |
Surface Area |
5 |
Nid Storage |
71 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
20 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Town Creek At Eason Boulevard At Tupelo
|
65cfs |
Twentymile Creek Nr Guntown
|
36cfs |
Tombigbee River Nr Fulton
|
182cfs |
Town Creek Nr Nettleton
|
218cfs |
Cummings Creek Nr Fulton
|
26cfs |
Little Tallahatchie River At Etta
|
220cfs |
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.
Ms05969 Lake Dam