Ms05977 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Ms05977 Lake Dam, located in Lee County, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure used primarily for recreation.
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Summary
This earth dam, with a height of 13 feet, offers a storage capacity of 73 acre-feet and covers an area of 8 acres. The dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and undergoes regular inspections, permitting, and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations.
Although the hazard potential of the dam is currently marked as "Undetermined," the overall risk assessment is considered moderate. The dam's condition is not rated, and it lacks an emergency action plan and inundation maps. However, the risk management measures and specific risk characteristics are not specified in the available data. Despite these uncertainties, the dam remains an important resource for recreational activities in the area and serves as a key water management structure within the region.
With its scenic location and significant storage capacity, Ms05977 Lake Dam provides both recreational opportunities and essential water management functions for the surrounding area. As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, ensuring the safety and maintenance of such dams becomes crucial. While some aspects of the dam's risk assessment and emergency preparedness are still pending, ongoing regulatory oversight and inspections help mitigate potential hazards and ensure the continued functionality of this vital water resource in Lee County, Mississippi.
Dam Height |
13 |
Surface Area |
8 |
Nid Storage |
73 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Nid Height |
13 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Twentymile Creek Nr Guntown
|
36cfs |
Town Creek At Eason Boulevard At Tupelo
|
65cfs |
Tombigbee River Nr Fulton
|
182cfs |
Cummings Creek Nr Fulton
|
26cfs |
Town Creek Nr Nettleton
|
218cfs |
Red Bud Creek Nr Moores Mill
|
8cfs |
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.
Ms05977 Lake Dam