Charles Dahlke Lake Dam

UNT OF UNT OF GILMER CREEK· Lowndes, Mississippi· Built 1986· Earth· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Charles Dahlke Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1986 and is 40 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 30.5% in MS)
Dam Length1,906 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage105 acre-ft
Normal Storage182 acre-ft
Surface Area23 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge204 cfs
Year Completed1986 (40 years old)
NID IDMS00065

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Ownership

CHARLES B. DAHLKE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Charles Dahlke Lake Dam?

Charles Dahlke Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Charles Dahlke Lake Dam?

Charles Dahlke Lake Dam is owned by CHARLES B. DAHLKE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Charles Dahlke Lake Dam built?

Charles Dahlke Lake Dam was completed in 1986, making it 40 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Charles Dahlke Lake Dam?

Charles Dahlke Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Charles Dahlke Lake Dam?

Charles Dahlke Lake Dam has a dam height of 15 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.