Corlew Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ms05914 Lake Dam Ms05916 Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 12, 2025
Corlew Dam, located in Madison, Mississippi, stands as a testament to private ownership and stewardship of water resources.
°F
°F
mph
Wind
%
Humidity
Summary
Completed in 2001, this Earth dam with a buttress core primarily serves the purpose of recreation. With a height of 25.9 feet and a length of 580 feet, the dam provides a surface area of 14 acres and a maximum storage capacity of 316 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam remains ungraded in terms of condition assessment.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, Corlew Dam is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement measures to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Situated on the UNT of Falia Creek and falling under the jurisdiction of the Vicksburg District, the dam boasts an uncontrolled spillway system with a maximum discharge capacity of 790 cubic feet per second. Although lacking an Emergency Action Plan and updated inundation maps, the dam's risk management measures remain unspecified, indicating a need for further evaluation and preparedness in the face of potential emergencies. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Corlew Dam presents both recreational opportunities and challenges in the realm of dam safety and risk mitigation.
Year Completed |
2001 |
Dam Length |
580 |
Dam Height |
25.9 |
River Or Stream |
UNT OF FALIA CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14 |
Drainage Area |
0.2 |
Nid Storage |
316 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
26 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Big Black River Nr Bentonia
|
379cfs |
Big Black River Nr Bovina
|
484cfs |
Hanging Moss Creek Nr Jackson
|
356cfs |
Lynch Creek At Jackson
|
1100cfs |
Pearl River At Jackson
|
351cfs |
Mississippi River At Vicksburg
|
274000cfs |
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.
Corlew Dam