Ms06579 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ms06578 Lake Dam C. M. Nunnrey Ponds
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Ms06579 Lake Dam, located in Amite, Mississippi, is a privately-owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
This earth dam, standing at 13 feet tall, serves primarily for recreation purposes, offering a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet and a surface area of 5.2 acres. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, the dam has not been rated for its condition but is inspected, permitted, and enforced by state authorities.
Despite its uncontrolled spillway type and lack of outlet gates, Ms06579 Lake Dam poses a low risk to its surroundings. It is not currently subject to an Emergency Action Plan or inundation maps, but it meets regulatory guidelines and has implemented risk management measures to ensure the safety of the area. The dam's location in the New Orleans District and its association with Michael Guest, the Republican Congressional Representative for the area, highlight its significance within the region for water resource and climate enthusiasts.
Dam Height |
13 |
Surface Area |
5.2 |
Nid Storage |
60 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
13 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Tangipahoa River At Osyka
|
478cfs |
Tickfaw River At Liverpool
|
44cfs |
Bogue Chitto Nr Tylertown
|
578cfs |
Amite River Near Darlington
|
267cfs |
Homochitto River At Eddiceton
|
168cfs |
Comite River Near Olive Branch
|
65cfs |
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.
Ms06579 Lake Dam