MS04059 LAKE DAM - MS04059-3476
Dam Name: MS04059 LAKE DAM
State: MS
Downstream Hazard Potential: L
Incident Type: Failure
Incident Date: 06/25/2021
Incident Driver: Deterioration or Poor Condition
Incident Mechanism 1: Vegetation
Incident Mechanism 2Animal Activity
Incident Mechanism 3Foundation Deficiency
Incident IDMS04059-3476
Incident DescriptionThe dam failed in the center, near the high point of the dam. Unable to identify specific failure mode.
Named Hydrologic Event
EAP Enacted (Y/N) due to IncidentN
Fatalities (Number)0
Number of People Evacuated0
Number of Habitable Structures Evacuated0
Number of Habitable Structures Flooded0
Other Infrastructure Impacts0
Economic Damages (in $)0
Response
Volume released at failure (ac-ft)160
Additional Remarks or Updates
Owner TypeP
Dam TypeRE
Primary Purpose(s)R
EAPNR
Dam Height11 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)225.00
Surface Area (acres)31.00
Year Completed
NID NumberMS04059
River Name
Latitude30.7187
Longitude-89.5491
Year Modified
Regulatory Agency(ies)MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Incident TimeNight
Incident Duration
Incident Report ProducedY
Information SourcesMDEQ Dam Safety
