H A Pickett Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 8, 2025
H A Pickett Lake Dam in Mississippi is a privately owned structure regulated by the state's Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
The dam serves a primary purpose of recreation and is classified as an earth dam with a buttress core type. Standing at a height of 17 feet, it has a storage capacity of 143 acre-feet and features an uncontrolled spillway. The dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, and its hazard potential is undetermined, with a moderate risk level.
Located in Lauderdale County, Mississippi, the H A Pickett Lake Dam is situated within the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. While the dam does not have associated locks or gates, it provides essential recreational opportunities in the area. Despite lacking specific details on its construction year and inspection frequency, the dam's presence contributes to the local water resource management and climate resilience efforts. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate sustainability can appreciate the role this dam plays in supporting recreational activities while also maintaining a level of risk management and regulatory oversight.
Dam Height |
17 |
Nid Storage |
143 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Nid Height |
17 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Sowashee Creek At Meridian
|
12cfs |
Sucarnoochee River At Livingston Al
|
310cfs |
Okatibbee Creek At Arundel
|
69cfs |
Chunky River Nr Chunky
|
179cfs |
Chickasawhay River At Enterprise
|
421cfs |
Bodka Creek Near Geiger
|
15cfs |
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.
H A Pickett Lake Dam