Ms06797 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Ms06797 Lake Dam, located in Scott, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
This earth dam, standing at 14 feet high, serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a storage capacity of 66 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 7.7 acres. The dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment score of 3.
Although the dam's condition is currently rated as "Not Rated," it is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. With an uncontrolled spillway type and no associated locks, the dam poses minimal risk to its surroundings. While the dam's emergency action plan status is unclear, its risk management measures and inundation maps are yet to be prepared.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Ms06797 Lake Dam offers an intriguing case study in dam management and regulation. Its unique combination of recreational purpose, low hazard potential, and moderate risk assessment presents an interesting challenge for the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and other relevant agencies tasked with ensuring the safety and sustainability of water resources in the region.
Dam Height |
14 |
Surface Area |
7.7 |
Nid Storage |
66 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
14 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
South Canal Tuscolameta Creek Nr Walnut Grove
|
8cfs |
Tuscolameta Creek At Walnut Grove
|
401cfs |
Pearl River Nr Carthage
|
277cfs |
Pearl River Nr Lena
|
532cfs |
Yockanookany River Nr Ofahoma
|
96cfs |
Pearl River At Edinburg
|
202cfs |
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.
Ms06797 Lake Dam