Ms05988 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Ms05988 Lake Dam in Itawamba, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
This Earth dam, with a height of 20 feet and a storage capacity of 182 acre-feet, serves primarily for recreation purposes. The dam, classified as a Buttress type, has a spillway that is uncontrolled, and its hazard potential is currently undetermined.
Located in the Mobile District, the dam has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. While the condition of the dam is not rated, it undergoes regular inspections, enforcement, and permitting by the state agency. Despite lacking specific details on construction and modification years, the dam provides essential services for water storage and recreational activities in the area.
Overall, Ms05988 Lake Dam stands as a vital infrastructure for water resource management and climate enthusiasts to monitor and understand. With its significant storage capacity and recreational importance, it plays a crucial role in the local community and warrants attention for its risk management and maintenance practices.
Dam Height |
20 |
Surface Area |
15 |
Nid Storage |
182 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
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.
Ms05988 Lake Dam