J. K. Hurdle Lake Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
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Summary
K. Hurdle Lake in Love, Mississippi, is a private earth dam designed by USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along Pigeon Roost Creek. Completed in 1935, this dam stands at a height of 25 feet and a length of 350 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. The spillway, with a width of 20 feet, is uncontrolled, and the dam's hazard potential is rated as low with a moderate risk assessment.
Located in Marshall County, this picturesque lake not only serves as a flood risk reduction structure but also contributes to the overall water resource management in the area. With its stone core and soil foundation, J. K. Hurdle Lake aligns with the primary purpose of mitigating flood risks to the surrounding community. While the dam's condition assessment is marked as "Not Rated," the risk management measures are yet to be specified, indicating a need for further evaluation and potential enhancements to ensure the safety and sustainability of this vital water resource infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1935 |
Dam Length |
350 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
PIGEON ROOST CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Nid Storage |
60 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
25 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Coldwater River Nr Olive Branch
|
104cfs |
Little Tallahatchie River At Etta
|
156cfs |
Wolf River At Rossville
|
497cfs |
Wolf River At Lagrange
|
227cfs |
Yocona River Nr Oxford
|
96cfs |
Nonconnah Creek Near Germantown
|
88cfs |
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.
J. K. Hurdle Lake