Ms05503 Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 35 ft35 ft tall, taller than 80% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Ms05503 Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Ms05503 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 35 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 480 acre-feet.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Lauderdale |
| Coordinates | 32.24395, -88.81775 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 480 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 480 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 346 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS05503 |
| Federal ID | MS05503 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |