Summers Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Summers Lake Dam in Pike, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
The dam, with a height of 16 feet and a storage capacity of 110 acre-feet, primarily serves recreational purposes on the UNT of Mill Creek. Classified as an earth dam with buttress core types, it features an uncontrolled spillway and a low hazard potential.
Despite its moderate risk level, the dam's condition is currently not rated, and it lacks essential emergency preparedness measures such as an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and inundation maps. While Summers Lake Dam may not pose an immediate threat, the absence of a comprehensive risk management strategy leaves room for improvement in ensuring the safety and resilience of the surrounding community and water resources. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to advocate for the implementation of proper monitoring, maintenance, and emergency response protocols to mitigate potential risks associated with the dam.
Dam Height |
16 |
River Or Stream |
UNT OF MILL CREEK |
Nid Storage |
110 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
16 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Bogue Chitto Nr Tylertown
|
578cfs |
Tangipahoa River At Osyka
|
478cfs |
Tickfaw River At Liverpool
|
44cfs |
Homochitto River At Eddiceton
|
168cfs |
Amite River Near Darlington
|
267cfs |
Pearl River Nr Monticello
|
2030cfs |
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.
Summers Lake Dam