Charlie Capps Lake Dam dam
Charlie Capps Lake Dam
Charlie Capps Lake Dam, located in Bolivar, Mississippi, is a state-owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS for the primary purpose of recreation. Completed in 1967, this earth dam stands at a height of 10 feet and spans a length of 26,400 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 4,096 acre-feet. The dam sits on the Boykin Bayou and is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, with inspections and enforcement measures in place to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment is moderate, indicating a level 3 risk. The spillway is uncontrolled, and there are no outlet gates or locks associated with the structure. The dam's condition is currently not rated, and there is no emergency action plan in place. While the risk management measures and inundation maps are not specified, the state agency responsible for the dam's oversight is actively involved in its regulation, construction, and inspection, highlighting a commitment to maintaining the safety and integrity of Charlie Capps Lake Dam for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Charlie Capps Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Sunflower River Nr Merigold | 338 cfs | → |
| Bayou Bartholomew Near Mcgehee | 66 cfs | → |
| Big Sunflower River At Clarksdale | 1 cfs | → |
| Big Sunflower River At Sunflower | 572 cfs | → |
| Bogue Phalia Nr Leland | 29 cfs | → |
| Bayou Bartholomew At Garrett Bridge | 19 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Charlie Capps Lake Dam.
⚓ Boat launches
- Lake Road Bolivar County
- Phillips Road 549 Phillips County
- Sigmon Road Coahoma County
- Tedford Island Road Arkansas County
⛺ Campgrounds
- Lake Charlie Capps
- Great River Road State Park
- Merrisach Lake Park - Merrisach Lake
- Wilbur D Mills
- Notrebes Bend
- Pendleton Bend
🎣 Fishing spots
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About Charlie Capps Lake Dam
Where does the data for Charlie Capps Lake Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Charlie Capps Lake Dam.