Ms07247 Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Ms07247 Lake Dam, located in Walthall, Mississippi, is a privately-owned dam primarily used for recreation purposes.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at a height of 15 feet and has a storage capacity of 89 acre-feet. With a surface area of 6.4 acres, the dam serves as a popular spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy various recreational activities. Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the dam is regulated and inspected regularly to ensure public safety.

Despite its low hazard potential, the dam at Ms07247 Lake is considered to have a moderate risk level (3) according to risk assessment data. However, the dam's condition has not been formally rated, and there is no designated emergency action plan in place. With no associated structures or outlet gates, the dam relies on an uncontrolled spillway type to manage water flow. Overall, while the risk level is moderate, the dam's recreational benefits and low hazard potential make it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts in the area.

Dam Height

15

Surface Area

6.4

Nid Storage

89

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

15
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.