Clarke 280 Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Clarke 280 Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2006 and is 20 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 38 ft (taller than 97.2% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 889 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 798 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2006 (20 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03658 |
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
L & K TIMBER FARMS, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Clarke 280 Lake Dam?
Clarke 280 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 Clarke 280 Lake Dam?
Clarke 280 Lake Dam is owned by L & K TIMBER FARMS, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Clarke 280 Lake Dam built?
Clarke 280 Lake Dam was completed in 2006, making it 20 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 Clarke 280 Lake Dam?
Clarke 280 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 Clarke 280 Lake Dam?
Clarke 280 Lake Dam has a dam height of 38 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.