Ms06477 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Marlow Shoemake
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Ms06477 Lake Dam, located in Jones, Mississippi, is a privately owned dam primarily used for recreation purposes.
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Summary
Standing at a height of 26 feet, the earth dam has a storage capacity of 131 acre-feet and covers an area of 8.4 acres. The dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.
This uncontrolled spillway dam poses an undetermined hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment. Despite this, the risk assessment for the dam is moderate, indicating a level 3 risk. The emergency action plan status, inundation maps, and risk management measures for the dam are currently not fully assessed or updated, highlighting areas for improvement in emergency preparedness and risk mitigation.
In the realm of water resource and climate conservation, the Ms06477 Lake Dam serves as an important structure for recreation in the area. However, with its risk assessment indicating moderate risk and incomplete emergency preparedness measures, there is a need for further evaluation and improvement to ensure the safety and resilience of the dam in the face of potential hazards and climate challenges.
Dam Height |
26 |
Surface Area |
8.4 |
Nid Storage |
131 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Nid Height |
26 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Tallahala Creek At Laurel
|
17cfs |
Bogue Homo Nr Richton
|
556cfs |
Tallahala Creek Nr Runnelstown
|
93cfs |
Chickasawhay River Nr Waynesboro
|
887cfs |
Leaf River Nr Collins
|
374cfs |
Leaf River At Hattiesburg
|
1360cfs |
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.
Ms06476 Lake Dam