Mclendon Farms Lake Dam

UNT OF RED BUD CREEK· Lowndes, Mississippi· Earth· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Mclendon Farms Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 50.7% in MS)
Dam Length745 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage173 acre-ft
Normal Storage90 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge977 cfs
NID IDMS03836

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

ROBERT M. HOLLIMAN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Mclendon Farms Lake Dam?

Mclendon Farms 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 Mclendon Farms Lake Dam?

Mclendon Farms Lake Dam is owned by ROBERT M. HOLLIMAN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Mclendon Farms Lake Dam?

Mclendon Farms Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Mclendon Farms Lake Dam?

Mclendon Farms Lake Dam has a dam height of 18 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.