Ms06092 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ms06093 Lake Dam Cherry Creek Lake
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Ms06092 Lake Dam in Pontotoc, Mississippi, is a privately owned earth dam with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
The dam, standing at a height of 17 feet, offers a maximum storage capacity of 56 acre-feet and a normal storage of 43 acre-feet. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, and it covers a surface area of 5 acres.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the dam's hazard potential is currently undetermined, with a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. While the condition assessment is not rated, the dam is regularly inspected, permitted, and enforced by the state regulatory agency. Despite the lack of specific details on its construction year and last inspection date, the dam remains an important recreational resource in the area.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Ms06092 Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned recreational dam in Mississippi. Its location, design features, and regulatory oversight offer valuable insights into the management of water resources in the region. With its moderate risk assessment and undetermined hazard potential, further assessments and risk management measures may be necessary to ensure the safety and sustainability of this important water infrastructure.
Dam Height |
17 |
Surface Area |
5 |
Nid Storage |
56 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Nid Height |
17 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Little Tallahatchie River At Etta
|
156cfs |
Town Creek At Eason Boulevard At Tupelo
|
65cfs |
Twentymile Creek Nr Guntown
|
23cfs |
Town Creek Nr Nettleton
|
144cfs |
Yocona River Nr Oxford
|
96cfs |
Skuna River At Bruce
|
30cfs |
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.
Ms06092 Lake Dam