Pryor Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Overstreet Lake Dam Lindsey Ponds Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Pryor Pond Dam, located in Mill Creek, Mississippi, was completed in 1964 with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
Owned privately, this earth dam stands at 13 feet in height and has a storage capacity of 342 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and is inspected and enforced by state authorities to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Pryor Pond Dam is considered to have a moderate risk level with a rating of 3. While the dam is currently in a not-rated condition, it is important to note that emergency action plans, risk assessments, and inundation maps have not been prepared or updated. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, and outlet gates are also uncontrolled, presenting potential challenges in managing water flow during extreme weather events or emergencies. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate may find Pryor Pond Dam an interesting case study in balancing recreation with safety and risk management in dam infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1964 |
Dam Height |
13 |
River Or Stream |
TR- MILLS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
342 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
13 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Tallahala Creek At Laurel
|
17cfs |
Chickasawhay River Nr Waynesboro
|
887cfs |
Tallahala Creek At Waldrup
|
164cfs |
Bogue Homo Nr Richton
|
556cfs |
Leaf River Nr Collins
|
374cfs |
Tallahala Creek Nr Runnelstown
|
93cfs |
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.
Pryor Pond Dam