Ms06269 Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Ms06269 Lake Dam in Copiah, Mississippi, is a privately owned earth dam used primarily for recreational purposes.


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Summary

With a height of 31 feet and a storage capacity of 120 acre-feet, this dam contributes to the local community by providing a surface area of 6.8 acres for various water-based activities. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, and its hazard potential is currently undetermined with a moderate risk level.

Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced to ensure its safety and compliance with state standards. Although the condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam is subject to regular inspections and risk assessments to mitigate any potential hazards. While the emergency action plan status and inundation maps preparedness are not specified, the dam's structural integrity and risk management measures are vital for protecting the surrounding area.

Located within the Vicksburg District and under the jurisdiction of the state of Mississippi, Ms06269 Lake Dam serves as a crucial recreational resource for the community while also fulfilling important regulatory and safety requirements. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to monitor the condition and risk level of dams like Ms06269 to ensure their continued functionality and safety for both recreational and environmental purposes.

Dam Height

31

Surface Area

6.8

Nid Storage

120

Hazard Potential

Undetermined

Nid Height

31
       
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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.