Roger Turners Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Roger Turners Lake Dam, located in Picayune, Mississippi, is a private earth dam constructed in 1955 by the USDA NRCS for recreational purposes along the TR- Kennedy Creek.


°F

°F

mph

Wind

%

Humidity

Summary

With a height of 12 feet and a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet, this dam serves as a low hazard potential structure with uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates. Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, this dam is state-regulated and inspected, ensuring its safety and compliance with environmental standards.

Despite its modest size and purpose, Roger Turners Lake Dam plays a crucial role in providing recreational opportunities for the local community and visitors. As a privately owned structure, it serves as a valuable resource for outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife observation. The dam's location within the Pearl River County offers a scenic and tranquil setting for individuals to enjoy nature and engage in water-based recreation.

While the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, its risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk, prompting the need for ongoing monitoring and management measures to ensure its continued safety and functionality. As a part of the Vicksburg District, this dam stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts of government agencies and private owners in managing water resources and promoting sustainable recreational opportunities in the region.

Year Completed

1955

Dam Height

12

River Or Stream

TR- KENNEDY CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Nid Storage

70

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

12
       
Seasonal Comparison

Weather Forecast

Dam Data Reference

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.