Summers Lake Dam

UNT OF MILL CREEK· Pearl River, Mississippi· Built 2000· Earth· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Summers Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2000 and is 26 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 30.5% in MS)
Dam Length471 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage135 acre-ft
Normal Storage85 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed2000 (26 years old)
NID IDMS03486

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: April 3, 2002
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Ownership

MARK SUMMERS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Summers Lake Dam?

Summers Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Summers Lake Dam?

Summers Lake Dam is owned by MARK SUMMERS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Summers Lake Dam built?

Summers Lake Dam was completed in 2000, making it 26 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Summers Lake Dam?

Summers Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Summers Lake Dam?

Summers Lake Dam has a dam height of 15 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Summers Lake Dam last inspected?

Summers Lake Dam was last inspected on April 3, 2002. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.