Prassell Lake Number 3 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 7, 2025
Prassell Lake Number 3 Dam, located in Hinds, Mississippi, was completed in 1960 and stands at a height of 18 feet, primarily serving a recreational purpose.
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Summary
The dam, constructed by the USDA NRCS, is an earth dam with a buttress core and soil foundation, designed to control the flow of the TR-FOURTEEN MILE CREEK. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2014 reported it as poor, highlighting the need for maintenance and improvements to ensure its long-term stability.
Managed by a private owner, the dam falls under the jurisdiction of the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and is subject to state regulations, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The structure has a storage capacity of 120 acre-feet and features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates. While the risk assessment categorizes the dam as moderate, with a risk level of 3, there are no specific risk management measures or emergency action preparedness reported for Prassell Lake Number 3 Dam, suggesting a potential area for enhancement in the future.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Prassell Lake Number 3 Dam presents an interesting case study of a privately owned recreational dam in Mississippi. With its historic significance, design characteristics, and current condition assessment, there is an opportunity to explore the importance of regular maintenance, risk management strategies, and emergency preparedness for ensuring the safety and longevity of such vital water infrastructure in the face of changing environmental conditions and increasing demands on water resources.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Height |
18 |
River Or Stream |
TR- FOURTEEN MILE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
120 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
18 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Big Black River Nr Bovina
|
631cfs |
Lynch Creek At Jackson
|
1100cfs |
Pearl River At Jackson
|
1180cfs |
Hanging Moss Creek Nr Jackson
|
356cfs |
Big Black River Nr Bentonia
|
502cfs |
Mississippi River At Vicksburg
|
325000cfs |
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.
Prassell Lake Number 3 Dam