Ms05073 Lake Dam
Ms05073 Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Simpson County, Mississippi. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ms05073 Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Ms05073 Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is private-owned.
The dam stands 40 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 297 acre-feet.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Simpson |
| Coordinates | 32.01077, -89.80332 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 297 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 297 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 268 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS05073 |
| Federal ID | MS05073 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |