Ms06051 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Bill Link Pond Dam Ms06050 Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 16, 2025
Ms06051 Lake Dam in Yazoo, Mississippi, is a privately-owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
With a primary purpose of recreation, this Earth dam stands at 20 feet high and provides a storage capacity of 101 acre-feet. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, and it has a low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment rating.
Located within the Vicksburg District, this dam offers a surface area of 8 acres and a normal storage capacity of 87 acre-feet. While the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, it undergoes regular inspections, permitting, and enforcement by state regulatory agencies. Despite its modest size and recreational focus, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and contributing to the local climate ecosystem.
As an essential part of the water infrastructure in the area, Ms06051 Lake Dam serves as a recreational hub while also managing water flow and storage. Climate and water resource enthusiasts can appreciate the dam's design and purpose, as well as the regulatory oversight and risk management measures in place to ensure its safety and functionality. With its moderate risk assessment and low hazard potential, this dam highlights the importance of balancing environmental protection with recreational opportunities in the Mississippi region.
Dam Height |
20 |
Surface Area |
8 |
Nid Storage |
101 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
20 |
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.
Ms06051 Lake Dam