Bill Mclean Pond

TR- ARKABUTLA CREEK -OS· Tate, Mississippi· Built 1954· Earth· 12 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Bill Mclean Pond is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 11.2% in MS)
Dam Length650 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage55 acre-ft
Normal Storage55 acre-ft
Max Discharge180 cfs
Year Completed1954 (72 years old)
NID IDMS01117

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: No

Ownership

D W DAVIS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bill Mclean Pond?

Bill Mclean Pond 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 Bill Mclean Pond?

Bill Mclean Pond is owned by D W DAVIS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Bill Mclean Pond built?

Bill Mclean Pond was completed in 1954, making it 72 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 Bill Mclean Pond?

Bill Mclean Pond 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 Bill Mclean Pond?

Bill Mclean Pond has a dam height of 12 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.