Charles Max Laye Dam

About Charles Max Laye Dam

The primary purpose of Charles Max Laye Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Charles Max Laye And Nancy C Laye (private). It impounds the Tr-horse Creek.

The dam stands 38 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 40 acre-feet. Completed in 1994, the structure is 32 years old.

This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/22/2023.

At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.

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