Sumrall Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Sumrall Lake Dam, located in Forrest, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure primarily built for recreational purposes.


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Summary

The dam, classified as an Earth dam with a Buttress core type, stands at a height of 16 feet and has a storage capacity of 180 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam falls under state regulation by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring that it undergoes regular inspections, permitting, and enforcement measures to maintain its safety and integrity.

The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and has a moderate risk assessment rating, indicating a level 3 risk. While the dam's condition is currently not rated, it is reassuring to know that emergency action plans are in place, and the dam meets regulatory guidelines. The area surrounding Sumrall Lake Dam provides a picturesque setting for outdoor recreation, attracting water resource and climate enthusiasts who appreciate the importance of sustainable water management practices in ensuring the safety and well-being of communities living downstream.

With its strategic location in a serene natural environment, Sumrall Lake Dam serves as a vital recreational and water resource asset in Mississippi. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the management and maintenance of structures like Sumrall Lake Dam become increasingly crucial in safeguarding our water supply and enhancing the resilience of our ecosystems. This dam stands as a testament to the careful balance between human enjoyment of water resources and the responsible stewardship required to preserve them for future generations.

Dam Height

16

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Nid Storage

180

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

16
       
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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.