MS04127 LAKE DAM - MS04127-3477
Dam Name: MS04127 LAKE DAM
State: MS
Downstream Hazard Potential: U
Incident Type: Non-Failure
Incident Date: 04/16/2021
Incident Driver: Hydrologic/Flooding
Incident Mechanism 1:
Incident Mechanism 2
Incident Mechanism 3
Incident IDMS04127-3477
Incident DescriptionUndersized Aux clogged with vegetation, lead to overtopping. Flow caused headcut below outfall.
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
ResponseDirected owner to clear and widen aux. spillway.
Volume released at failure (ac-ft)0
Additional Remarks or Updates
Owner TypeP
Dam TypeRE
Primary Purpose(s)R
EAPNR
Dam Height10 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)79.00
Surface Area (acres)12.00
Year Completed
NID NumberMS04127
River Name
Latitude30.6417
Longitude-89.7075
Year Modified
Regulatory Agency(ies)MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Incident Time
Incident Duration
Incident Report ProducedN
Information SourcesMDEQ Dam Safety
