Ms05986 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 7, 2025
Ms05986 Lake Dam in Panola, Mississippi is a privately owned structure with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
The dam, classified as an Earth dam with Buttress core types, stands at a height of 20 feet and offers a storage capacity of 94 acre-feet. The dam boasts a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the state authorities. Despite being uncontrolled, the dam's spillway type ensures the safety of the surrounding area in case of overflow. The condition assessment is marked as "Not Rated," indicating a need for further evaluation and monitoring of the dam's integrity.
Located within the Memphis District, the Ms05986 Lake Dam provides a valuable recreational resource for the community. With a surface area of 7 acres and a normal storage capacity of 57 acre-feet, the dam serves as a popular destination for activities such as fishing, boating, and picnicking. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the management and maintenance of dams like Ms05986 become crucial in ensuring the safety and sustainability of our water infrastructure.
Dam Height |
20 |
Surface Area |
7 |
Nid Storage |
94 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
20 |
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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.
Ms05986 Lake Dam