Ms06049 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ralph Fears Lake Dam Ms06051 Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 17, 2025
Ms06049 Lake Dam in Mississippi is a privately owned structure regulated by the state's Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
Its primary purpose is for recreation, with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment score. The dam, constructed as an earth dam with buttress core types, stands at a height of 21 feet and has a storage capacity of 76 acre-feet.
Located in Yazoo County, Mississippi, the dam has a surface area of 6 acres and a normal storage capacity of 65 acre-feet. It features an uncontrolled spillway type and is not currently rated for its condition assessment. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam still undergoes state inspection, permitting, and enforcement to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
Overall, Ms06049 Lake Dam serves as a vital recreational resource in the area, providing opportunities for water-based activities while also being subject to state oversight and regulation to mitigate any potential risks associated with its operation. As a structure that contributes to the local water resource management and climate resilience efforts, it stands as a testament to the importance of maintaining and monitoring dams for the benefit of both the environment and the community.
Dam Height |
21 |
Surface Area |
6 |
Nid Storage |
76 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
21 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Big Black River Nr Bentonia
|
362cfs |
Big Black River Nr Bovina
|
409cfs |
Hanging Moss Creek Nr Jackson
|
356cfs |
Lynch Creek At Jackson
|
1100cfs |
Pearl River At Jackson
|
326cfs |
Mississippi River At Vicksburg
|
256000cfs |
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.
Ms06049 Lake Dam