Ms06559 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ms06558 Lake Dam Ms06557 Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Ms06559 Lake Dam, located in Jasper, Mississippi, is a private earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes.
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Summary
The dam stands at 18 feet tall and has a storage capacity of 69 acre-feet, with a surface area of 6.1 acres. Managed by the MS Department of Environmental Quality, the dam is state-regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced to ensure its safety and compliance with environmental standards. Despite being rated as "Undetermined" in terms of hazard potential and "Not Rated" in condition assessment, the risk assessment categorizes it as moderate.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway type and has not been modified in recent years. It does not have outlet gates or associated structures, and its emergency action plan status is unclear. The risk management measures and inundation maps for the dam are not specified, but it is marked as having a moderate risk level. Overall, Ms06559 Lake Dam presents an interesting case for water resource and climate enthusiasts, with its recreational purpose, state regulation, and moderate risk assessment offering a glimpse into the complexities of managing and maintaining such critical infrastructure.
Dam Height |
18 |
Surface Area |
6.1 |
Nid Storage |
69 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Nid Height |
18 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Tallahala Creek At Waldrup
|
164cfs |
Chickasawhay River At Enterprise
|
519cfs |
Chunky River Nr Chunky
|
159cfs |
Okatibbee Creek At Arundel
|
119cfs |
Tallahala Creek At Laurel
|
17cfs |
Chickasawhay River Nr Waynesboro
|
887cfs |
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.
Ms06559 Lake Dam