Ms06970 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Ms06970 Lake Dam, located in Webster, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
This Earth dam, standing at 17 feet tall, serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a surface area of 3.7 acres and a storage capacity of 54 acre-feet. The dam's spillway type is categorized as "Uncontrolled," with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating.
Despite not having a designated dam type or completion year, Ms06970 Lake Dam has undergone state permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes to ensure its safety and compliance. The dam's condition assessment is currently marked as "Not Rated," indicating a need for further evaluation. The risk management measures and emergency preparedness plans for the dam are not clearly outlined in the available data, suggesting room for improvement in addressing potential safety concerns and mitigating risks associated with the structure.
Overall, Ms06970 Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts, showcasing the intersection of private ownership, state regulation, and recreational functionality in dam infrastructure. With its unique characteristics and risk profile, this dam serves as a point of interest for those interested in understanding the complexities of managing water resources and infrastructure resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Dam Height |
17 |
Surface Area |
3.7 |
Nid Storage |
54 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
17 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Batupan Bogue At Grenada
|
134cfs |
Skuna River At Bruce
|
30cfs |
Yalobusha River At Grenada
|
3080cfs |
Otoucalofa Creek Canal Nr Water Valley
|
25cfs |
Yocona River Nr Oxford
|
96cfs |
Big Black River At West
|
223cfs |
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.
Ms06970 Lake Dam