Charles Bailey Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Charles Bailey Lake Dam in Lee, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
This earthen dam, with a height of 18 feet, serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a storage capacity of 126 acre-feet. The dam is classified as a buttress type, with an uncontrolled spillway.
While the hazard potential of the dam is currently deemed undetermined, it is rated as having a moderate risk level. The condition assessment is marked as not rated, indicating that further evaluation may be needed to determine its structural integrity. Despite its private ownership, the dam is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement, ensuring that it meets safety standards for the surrounding community and environment. With its picturesque location and recreational opportunities, Charles Bailey Lake Dam stands as a symbol of the delicate balance between water resource management and climate resilience in the region.
Dam Height |
18 |
Nid Storage |
126 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Nid Height |
18 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Town Creek At Eason Boulevard At Tupelo
|
65cfs |
Town Creek Nr Nettleton
|
218cfs |
Tombigbee River Nr Fulton
|
182cfs |
Tombigbee River At Bigbee
|
355cfs |
Tombigbee River Nr Amory
|
3330cfs |
Twentymile Creek Nr Guntown
|
36cfs |
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 Bailey Lake Dam