Ms06347 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: D C Leach Lake Dam Van Hensarling Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Ms06347 Lake Dam, located in Perry, Mississippi, is a privately owned dam primarily used for recreation purposes.
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Summary
This earth dam stands at a height of 16 feet and has a storage capacity of 87 acre-feet, with a maximum storage of 87 acre-feet and a normal storage of 59 acre-feet. The dam has an undetermined hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment.
Although the dam's risk assessment is moderate, with a rating of 3, there are no specific risk management measures outlined for this structure. The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality regulates the dam, ensuring that state permitting, inspection, and enforcement standards are met. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a surface area of 8.6 acres and no associated structures or locks.
Overall, Ms06347 Lake Dam serves as a vital water resource for the local community, offering recreational opportunities while also posing a moderate level of risk that should be carefully managed and monitored by the appropriate regulatory agencies. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find this dam's unique characteristics and regulatory oversight intriguing in the broader context of water management and safety.
Dam Height |
16 |
Surface Area |
8.6 |
Nid Storage |
87 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Nid Height |
16 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Tallahala Creek Nr Runnelstown
|
93cfs |
Leaf River Nr New Augusta
|
1590cfs |
Bogue Homo Nr Richton
|
556cfs |
Leaf River At Hattiesburg
|
1360cfs |
Black Creek Nr Brooklyn
|
641cfs |
Cypress Creek Nr Janice
|
235cfs |
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.
Ms06347 Lake Dam