Ms05987 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 7, 2025
Ms05987 Lake Dam, located in Panola, Mississippi, is a privately-owned structure primarily used for recreation.
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Summary
With a height of 20 feet and a storage capacity of 75 acre-feet, this earth dam serves as a low-hazard reservoir with a moderate risk assessment rating. Despite not being rated for its condition, the dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring its safety and compliance with state regulations.
Although the dam's specific completion year is unknown, it provides valuable water storage and covers a surface area of 6 acres. The spillway type is uncontrolled, indicating that water release is not actively managed. The surrounding area benefits from the dam's recreational opportunities, with its purpose solely focused on providing leisure activities for visitors. With a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam's operation and maintenance are crucial to ensure public safety and environmental protection.
Overall, Ms05987 Lake Dam offers a serene recreational spot within the Memphis District of Mississippi. While it may not have experienced recent modifications or condition assessments, its presence contributes to the local community's water resource management and provides a picturesque setting for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy. As a privately-owned structure with state regulation and enforcement in place, the dam stands as a symbol of responsible stewardship in balancing water resource utilization with safety and environmental considerations.
Dam Height |
20 |
Surface Area |
6 |
Nid Storage |
75 |
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.
Ms05987 Lake Dam