Parker Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Parker Lake Dam, located in Pike, Mississippi, was completed in 1971 and stands at a height of 12 feet.


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Summary

This earth dam, primarily designed for recreation, has a storage capacity of 81 acre-feet and is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. The dam overlooks TR- Love Creek and is managed by the USDA NRCS, ensuring its safety and compliance with state regulations.

With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, Parker Lake Dam poses minimal risks to the surrounding area. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, making it suitable for recreational activities such as fishing and boating. Despite not being currently rated for its condition, Parker Lake Dam remains a popular destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking a peaceful retreat in nature.

Owned privately and situated in a picturesque setting, Parker Lake Dam offers a tranquil escape for visitors looking to enjoy the beauty of the Mississippi landscape. With its strategic location and recreational focus, this dam serves as both a functional water resource structure and a beloved spot for outdoor enthusiasts to appreciate the harmony between nature and human intervention in water management.

Year Completed

1971

Dam Height

12

River Or Stream

TR- LOVE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Nid Storage

81

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

12
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.