Sumrall Lake Dam dam
Sumrall Lake Dam
Sumrall Lake Dam, located in Forrest, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure primarily built for recreational purposes. 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Sumrall Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf River At Hattiesburg | 1,490 cfs | → |
| Tallahala Creek Nr Runnelstown | 93 cfs | → |
| Black Creek Nr Brooklyn | 335 cfs | → |
| Leaf River Nr New Augusta | 2,550 cfs | → |
| Bouie Creek Nr Hattiesburg | 316 cfs | → |
| Bogue Homo Nr Richton | 556 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sumrall Lake Dam.
Boat launches
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River runs
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About Sumrall Lake Dam
Where does the data for Sumrall Lake Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card below for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.