Kenneth L. Gates Dam Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 5, 2025
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Summary
Gates Dam, located in Stone, Mississippi, serves as a key recreational spot along the UNT of Red Creek. This private dam, owned by a private entity, stands at a height of 18.7 feet and spans a length of 450 feet, providing a storage capacity of 112 acre-feet. The dam primarily caters to recreational purposes, offering visitors a serene environment to engage in activities like fishing, boating, and camping. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment is moderate, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and management.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the dam is subject to state regulations, permitting, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance with environmental standards. With Steven M. Palazzo (R) as the representative overseeing this area, the dam is part of the Mobile District under the US Army Corps of Engineers. While the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, it stands as a crucial structure contributing to the water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
As a site of both recreational enjoyment and environmental significance, Kenneth L. Gates Dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water resource management. With its earth dam construction and uncontrolled spillway type, the dam offers a balance between recreation and conservation. While the dam's risk level is moderate, continuous monitoring and adherence to safety protocols are essential to ensure the preservation of this valuable resource for future generations of water and climate enthusiasts.
Dam Length |
450 |
Dam Height |
18.7 |
River Or Stream |
UNT OF RED CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
15 |
Nid Storage |
112 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
19 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Biloxi River At Wortham
|
743cfs |
Red Creek At Vestry
|
505cfs |
Cypress Creek Nr Janice
|
235cfs |
Black Creek Nr Brooklyn
|
641cfs |
Wolf River Nr Landon
|
1300cfs |
Pascagoula River At Merrill
|
2860cfs |
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.
Kenneth L. Gates Dam