Ms06685 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ms06684 Lake Dam Ms06686 Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Ms06685 Lake Dam, located in Smith, Mississippi, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes.
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Summary
With a dam height of 18 feet and a storage capacity of 85 acre-feet, this dam provides a serene 6.6-acre surface area for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy. The dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring that it meets state permitting, inspection, and enforcement standards.
Although the hazard potential of the dam is currently undetermined and its condition is not rated, the risk assessment indicates a moderate risk level. Despite this, the dam has not been assessed for emergency action preparedness or inundation mapping. Nonetheless, with a spillway type of "Uncontrolled" and a moderate risk rating, it is essential for stakeholders to stay informed and prepared for any potential events that may impact the safety and integrity of the dam. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Ms06685 Lake Dam provides an interesting case study in the management and regulation of private recreational dams in Mississippi.
Dam Height |
18 |
Surface Area |
6.6 |
Nid Storage |
85 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Nid Height |
18 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Leaf River Nr Collins
|
349cfs |
Strong River At D`Lo
|
286cfs |
Tallahala Creek At Waldrup
|
164cfs |
Tallahala Creek At Laurel
|
17cfs |
Okatoma Creek At Sanford
|
354cfs |
Bouie Creek Nr Hattiesburg
|
481cfs |
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.
Ms06685 Lake Dam