Ms07083 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 7, 2025
Ms07083 Lake Dam, located in Carroll, Mississippi, is a privately owned recreational dam regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
With a height of 29 feet, the dam provides a storage capacity of 148 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 6.9 acres. The dam's primary purpose is for recreation, offering opportunities for fishing, boating, and other water-based activities.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has a moderate risk rating and has not been rated for condition assessment. The spillway type is uncontrolled, and there are no associated locks or outlet gates. While the dam has not been inspected recently and lacks a detailed emergency action plan, it meets state regulatory requirements and undergoes routine permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes. The dam's risk management measures and inundation maps are not currently prepared, indicating a potential area for improvement in emergency preparedness.
Overall, Ms07083 Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts, offering insights into the management of privately owned recreational dams in Mississippi. The dam's moderate risk rating and lack of detailed emergency planning highlight the importance of proactive risk assessment and preparedness measures in ensuring the safety and sustainability of water infrastructure in the face of climate change and increasing water resource challenges.
Dam Height |
29 |
Surface Area |
6.9 |
Nid Storage |
148 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
29 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Abiaca Creek At Cruger
|
44cfs |
Harland Creek Nr Howard
|
3340cfs |
Big Black River At West
|
176cfs |
Tallahatchie River At Money
|
5520cfs |
Yockanookany River Nr Kosciusko
|
54cfs |
Big Sunflower River At Sunflower
|
1030cfs |
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.
Ms07083 Lake Dam