Clark Dam

UNT OF TOWN CREEK· Monroe, Mississippi· Built 2002· Earth· 19 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Clark Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2002 and is 24 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 19 ft (taller than 56.6% in MS)
Dam Length2,000 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage102 acre-ft
Normal Storage39 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge373 cfs
Year Completed2002 (24 years old)
NID IDMS03573

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

LARRY W. CLARK

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Clark Dam?

Clark 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 Clark Dam?

Clark Dam is owned by LARRY W. CLARK (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Clark Dam built?

Clark Dam was completed in 2002, making it 24 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 Clark Dam?

Clark 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 Clark Dam?

Clark Dam has a dam height of 19 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.