Ms06087 Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Ms06087 Lake Dam in Lafayette, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.


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Summary

This earth dam with a buttress core stands at a height of 32 feet and provides a storage capacity of 251 acre-feet for recreational purposes. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, and its hazard potential is currently undetermined, with a moderate risk assessment rating of 3.

Despite not having a condition assessment rating, Ms06087 Lake Dam continues to serve its primary purpose of recreation in the area. Situated in a picturesque location with a surface area of 11 acres, the dam offers a tranquil setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy outdoor activities. Although the exact year of completion and other details like dam length and volume are not specified, the dam's presence contributes to the environmental landscape of Lafayette.

While the dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are unclear, its enduring contribution to the community's recreational needs highlights the importance of maintaining and monitoring water resources in the region. With the dam's location within the Vicksburg District and under the supervision of state regulatory agencies, ensuring its structural integrity and functionality is crucial for safeguarding both the environment and the local population's well-being.

Dam Height

32

Surface Area

11

Nid Storage

251

Hazard Potential

Undetermined

Nid Height

32
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.