Sumrall Sportsmen Dam dam
Sumrall Sportsmen Dam
Sumrall Sportsmen Dam, located in Lamar, Mississippi, is a privately owned recreational dam that offers a variety of outdoor activities for water resource and climate enthusiasts. Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, this earth dam with a buttress core stands at a height of 19 feet, providing a storage capacity of 190 acre-feet for recreational use. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam offers a safe and enjoyable environment for visitors to engage in water-related activities.
Despite being uncontrolled, the dam's spillway type ensures the safe release of excess water, minimizing the risk of flooding and maintaining the overall integrity of the structure. While the dam's condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated," regular inspections and enforcement by state regulatory agencies ensure that safety measures are in place for visitors. The dam's primary purpose of recreation highlights its significance as a valuable resource for the local community, offering a tranquil setting for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy nature and water-based activities.
In the picturesque setting of Sumrall Sportsmen Dam, visitors can appreciate the beauty of the surrounding landscape while engaging in various recreational opportunities. With its strategic location in Lamar, Mississippi, this privately owned dam serves as a testament to the harmonious coexistence of water resource management and environmental conservation. As a low-hazard, well-maintained facility with a focus on recreation, Sumrall Sportsmen Dam is a prime destination for those seeking a peaceful retreat amidst the natural splendor of the Mississippi countryside.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Sumrall Sportsmen Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bouie Creek Nr Hattiesburg | 2,790 cfs | → |
| Okatoma Creek At Sanford | 1,690 cfs | → |
| Leaf River At Hattiesburg | 9,710 cfs | → |
| Leaf River Nr Collins | 659 cfs | → |
| Pearl River Nr Columbia | 7,800 cfs | → |
| Tallahala Creek Nr Runnelstown | 93 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sumrall Sportsmen Dam.
Boat launches
- Saguaro Trail Forrest County
- Peps Point Road Forrest County
- Highway 11 Petal
- James Duncan Arrington Memorial Highway Jones County
Track Sumrall Sportsmen Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Sumrall Sportsmen Dam
Where does the data for Sumrall Sportsmen 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 above 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.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Sumrall Sportsmen Dam.