Rick Luther Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Rick Luther Lake Dam, located in Union, Mississippi, stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management and climate resilience.
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Summary
Built in 1960, this earth dam, designed by the USDA NRCS, serves primarily for recreational purposes on TR-Carmichael Creek. With a height of 15 feet and a storage capacity of 72 acre-feet, the dam poses a low hazard potential and is currently rated as not assessed for condition.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam has a moderate risk assessment of 3, indicating the need for ongoing risk management measures. With its location in Lee County and under the jurisdiction of state agencies, Rick Luther Lake Dam is a vital piece of infrastructure supporting water resources and climate adaptation efforts in the region.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
TR- CARMICHAEL CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
72 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
15 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Town Creek At Eason Boulevard At Tupelo
|
65cfs |
Town Creek Nr Nettleton
|
144cfs |
Tombigbee River Nr Fulton
|
180cfs |
Tombigbee River At Bigbee
|
970cfs |
Tombigbee River Nr Amory
|
3330cfs |
Cummings Creek Nr Fulton
|
43cfs |
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.
Rick Luther Lake Dam