Charles Dahlke Lake Dam
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 Length | 1,906 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 182 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 204 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
| NID ID | MS00065 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
CHARLES B. DAHLKE
Private
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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.