Charles Steele Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ms05893 Lake Dam Ms05894 Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 8, 2025
Charles Steele Pond Dam in Lauderdale, Mississippi, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for recreational purposes.
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Summary
Standing at a height of 20 feet, this buttress dam has a storage capacity of 91 acre-feet and serves as a picturesque spot for outdoor activities. While the dam's hazard potential is classified as undetermined and its condition assessment is not rated, its risk assessment is moderate, indicating a level of caution in its management.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, Charles Steele Pond Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state authorities. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and has not been modified in recent years. Although the dam's emergency action plan status, including preparation and guideline compliance, is unspecified, the risk management measures for the dam have not been detailed. With its tranquil setting and recreational purpose, this dam is a key feature in the water resource landscape of the region, attracting water resource and climate enthusiasts alike.
Dam Height |
20 |
Nid Storage |
91 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Nid Height |
20 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Sowashee Creek At Meridian
|
12cfs |
Okatibbee Creek At Arundel
|
69cfs |
Chunky River Nr Chunky
|
179cfs |
Sucarnoochee River At Livingston Al
|
310cfs |
Chickasawhay River At Enterprise
|
421cfs |
Bodka Creek Near Geiger
|
15cfs |
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.
Charles Steele Pond Dam