Carl Lehmann Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Located in Kirby, Mississippi, the Carl Lehmann Dam stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management and climate resilience.


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Summary

Completed in 1991 by the USDA NRCS, this private-owned earth dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a surface area of 4 acres and a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet. It spans 928 feet in length and reaches a height of 24 feet, providing a scenic backdrop for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy.

The dam, situated on the UNT of Morgan Fork Creek, is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring compliance with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, the Carl Lehmann Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. However, its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates suggest a design that prioritizes safety and efficiency in water management.

As part of the Vicksburg District, the Carl Lehmann Dam reflects a commitment to sustainable infrastructure development and environmental stewardship. With its soil foundation and buttress core type, this dam serves as a vital resource for the local community while also highlighting the importance of responsible water resource management in the face of climate change challenges.

Year Completed

1991

Dam Length

928

Dam Height

24

River Or Stream

UNT OF MORGAN FORK CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

4

Drainage Area

0.78

Nid Storage

80

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

24
       
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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.
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