Helen and Clyde Memorial Lake Dam

UNT OF HOOPER MILL CREEK· Leake, Mississippi· Earth· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Helen and Clyde Memorial Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 40.1% in MS)
Dam Length480 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage65 acre-ft
Normal Storage23 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDMS03332

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

MOONEY REAL ESTATE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Helen and Clyde Memorial Lake Dam?

Helen and Clyde Memorial 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 Helen and Clyde Memorial Lake Dam?

Helen and Clyde Memorial Lake Dam is owned by MOONEY REAL ESTATE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Helen and Clyde Memorial Lake Dam?

Helen and Clyde Memorial 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 Helen and Clyde Memorial Lake Dam?

Helen and Clyde Memorial Lake Dam has a dam height of 16 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.