Clay Wagner Dam
Key Takeaway
Clay Wagner Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1998 and is 28 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 60.2% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 1,220 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 768 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 432 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 60 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 607 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03508 |
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
CLAY WAGNER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Clay Wagner Dam?
Clay Wagner 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 Clay Wagner Dam?
Clay Wagner Dam is owned by CLAY WAGNER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Clay Wagner Dam built?
Clay Wagner Dam was completed in 1998, making it 28 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 Clay Wagner Dam?
Clay Wagner 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 Clay Wagner Dam?
Clay Wagner Dam has a dam height of 20 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.