Dan Clayton Pond Number 2 Dam

UNT OF SOWASHEE CREEK· Lauderdale, Mississippi· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Dan Clayton Pond Number 2 Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 60.2% in MS)
Dam Length700 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage144 acre-ft
Normal Storage96 acre-ft
NID IDMS02656

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
Last Inspection: June 26, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Ownership

DAN CLAYTON

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dan Clayton Pond Number 2 Dam?

Dan Clayton Pond Number 2 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 Dan Clayton Pond Number 2 Dam?

Dan Clayton Pond Number 2 Dam is owned by DAN CLAYTON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Dan Clayton Pond Number 2 Dam?

Dan Clayton Pond Number 2 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 Dan Clayton Pond Number 2 Dam?

Dan Clayton Pond Number 2 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.

When was Dan Clayton Pond Number 2 Dam last inspected?

Dan Clayton Pond Number 2 Dam was last inspected on June 26, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.