Ms04266 Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Ms04266 Lake Dam, located in DeSoto, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreation purposes.


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Summary

This earth dam with a buttress core stands at a height of 20 feet and has a storage capacity of 69 acre-feet. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, and it poses a low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment rating of 3.

Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, this dam is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement. While its condition is currently not rated, the dam is considered to be in moderate risk, prompting the need for risk management measures. Despite its relatively small size with a surface area of 5 acres, the dam plays a vital role in providing recreational opportunities for the local community while also serving as a water resource in the region.

With its strategic location and important function, Ms04266 Lake Dam serves as a key element in the water resource and climate landscape of DeSoto County. As enthusiasts of both water resources and climate, it is essential to monitor and manage such structures to ensure safety, sustainability, and continued enjoyment for all who benefit from their presence.

Dam Height

20

Surface Area

5

Nid Storage

69

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

20
       
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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.