Ms06086 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ms05946 Lake Dam Rock Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Ms06086 Lake Dam, located in Lafayette, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
This earth dam, with a height of 18 feet, provides a storage capacity of 67 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 6 acres. Despite being uncontrolled, the spillway type of this dam ensures the safe release of excess water.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, this dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the state agency, ensuring its safety and compliance with environmental standards. While the hazard potential and condition assessment of the dam are currently undetermined and not rated, the risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk, suggesting the need for continued monitoring and risk management measures.
With its scenic location and recreational purpose, Ms06086 Lake Dam serves as a vital water resource for the community. As climate change impacts water availability and quality, the proper maintenance and management of dams like this will be crucial in ensuring sustainable water use and resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Dam Height |
18 |
Surface Area |
6 |
Nid Storage |
67 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Nid Height |
18 |
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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.
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