Ms06083 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Ms06083 Lake Dam, located in Pontotoc, Mississippi, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes.
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Summary
The dam is 12 feet high, with a storage capacity of 53 acre-feet and a surface area of 7 acres. It has an uncontrolled spillway type with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, this dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state, ensuring its safety and compliance with regulations. The dam poses a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment. While there are no associated structures or locks with the dam, it serves as a recreational spot for locals and visitors to enjoy.
With its picturesque location and moderate risk assessment, Ms06083 Lake Dam provides a tranquil setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to appreciate the importance of dam safety and environmental conservation. Its role in providing recreational opportunities while maintaining safety standards showcases the balance between human enjoyment and environmental protection in water resource management.
Dam Height |
12 |
Surface Area |
7 |
Nid Storage |
53 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
12 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Little Tallahatchie River At Etta
|
156cfs |
Town Creek At Eason Boulevard At Tupelo
|
65cfs |
Yocona River Nr Oxford
|
96cfs |
Skuna River At Bruce
|
30cfs |
Twentymile Creek Nr Guntown
|
23cfs |
Town Creek Nr Nettleton
|
144cfs |
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.
Ms06083 Lake Dam