Charles Dahlke Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Charles Dahlke Lake Dam in Mississippi, completed in 1986, stands as a testament to innovative infrastructure for recreation and water resource management.


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Summary

Designed by NRCS, this earth dam with a stone core spans 1906 feet and reaches a height of 15.2 feet, providing storage of 182 acre-feet of water for activities like boating and fishing across its 22.5-acre surface area. The dam helps regulate the flow of the UNT of UNT of Gilmer Creek, with a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment.

Located in Lowndes County, Mississippi, the dam is privately owned and regulated by the state's Department of Environmental Quality. With a primary purpose of recreation, it offers a tranquil escape for locals and visitors alike. Despite being uncontrolled, the spillway and outlet gates ensure safe water releases, while regular state inspections and enforcement measures maintain its integrity. As climate change impacts water resources, the sustainable management of structures like Charles Dahlke Lake Dam becomes crucial for ensuring water security and environmental resilience in the region.

Year Completed

1986

Dam Length

1906

Dam Height

15.2

River Or Stream

UNT OF UNT OF GILMER CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

22.5

Hydraulic Height

11.7

Drainage Area

0.16

Nid Storage

182

Structural Height

15.2

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

15
       
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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.