Ms06478 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Ms06478 Lake Dam in Jones, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
This earth dam, with a height of 29 feet, primarily serves for recreational purposes, providing a storage capacity of 117 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 7.1 acres. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, and its hazard potential is currently classified as undetermined, with a moderate risk assessment rating.
Although the dam's condition is not rated, it undergoes state inspections and enforcement, ensuring its safety and compliance with regulations. While there is limited information on its construction date and modifications, the dam continues to offer recreational opportunities for visitors. Located within the Vicksburg District, this dam contributes to the local water resources and landscape, highlighting the intersection of human infrastructure with environmental stewardship in managing water resources and climate challenges.
Dam Height |
29 |
Surface Area |
7.1 |
Nid Storage |
117 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Nid Height |
29 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Tallahala Creek At Laurel
|
17cfs |
Leaf River Nr Collins
|
349cfs |
Tallahala Creek At Waldrup
|
164cfs |
Bogue Homo Nr Richton
|
556cfs |
Okatoma Creek At Sanford
|
354cfs |
Chickasawhay River Nr Waynesboro
|
967cfs |
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.
Ms06478 Lake Dam