Pickell Lake Reservoir Report
Nearby: Beckwith Lake Dam S L Reed Lake
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Pickell Lake, located in Louise, Mississippi, is a privately owned Earth dam built in 1977 by the USDA NRCS.
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Summary
This dam on Buck Bayou-OS serves a primary purpose of "Other" and has a height of 8 feet, with a storage capacity of 360 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment score of 3, Pickell Lake is considered to be in satisfactory condition, although it has not been rated.
Despite not being regulated by the state, Pickell Lake has an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a maximum discharge of 14 cubic feet per second. The dam has a length of 6600 feet and is primarily constructed of stone with a soil foundation. While there have been no reported inspections or emergency action plans prepared for Pickell Lake, its risk management measures and potential risks are currently not well-documented. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Pickell Lake offers a fascinating case study in privately owned dams and their management in the state of Mississippi.
Year Completed |
1977 |
Dam Length |
6600 |
Dam Height |
8 |
River Or Stream |
BUCK BAYOU -OS |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
8 |
Nid Storage |
360 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
8 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Bogue Phalia Nr Leland
|
1110cfs |
Abiaca Creek At Cruger
|
44cfs |
Harland Creek Nr Howard
|
3340cfs |
Big Sunflower River At Sunflower
|
1370cfs |
Bayou Macon At Eudora
|
48cfs |
Bayou Macon Nr Kilbourne
|
132cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Pickell Lake