Pickens Creek Dam Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 10, 2025
Pickens Creek Dam in Mississippi is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreation.
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Summary
This earth dam with a buttress core type stands at a height of 12 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 81 acre-feet. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, and it is categorized as having a low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment rating.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, Pickens Creek Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state agency. While the dam's condition assessment is not rated, it meets guidelines for emergency action plans, although the last revision date is not specified. Situated in Tippah County, the dam's location offers a serene setting for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers to enjoy recreational activities like fishing and boating.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Pickens Creek Dam serves as a vital structure in Mississippi's ecosystem, providing not only recreational opportunities but also contributing to the overall water management system in the region. With its modest height and storage capacity, the dam plays a role in moderating water flow and mitigating potential risks, showcasing the importance of such infrastructure in balancing environmental conservation with human recreation and safety.
Dam Height |
12 |
Surface Area |
11 |
Nid Storage |
81 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
12 |
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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.
Pickens Creek Dam