Mws Land Co Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Mws Land CO Dam, also known as The Lodge Lake, is a private earth dam located in Clarke, Alabama, along Bassett Creek.
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Summary
Built in 1983 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves primarily as a Fish and Wildlife Pond, with additional purposes including recreation. Standing at 30 feet in height and 345 feet in length, the dam has a storage capacity of 194 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 240 cubic feet per second.
Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment rating, Mws Land CO Dam has not been officially inspected or rated for its condition. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 52 feet, and no associated locks. While it is not under state jurisdiction or regulation, the dam remains an important resource for the local environment, providing habitat for fish and wildlife in the area.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Mws Land CO Dam serves as an interesting case study in private dam ownership and management. With its focus on fish and wildlife conservation, this dam highlights the intersection of human infrastructure with natural ecosystems, showcasing the potential for sustainable water resource development. As efforts to address climate change and protect water resources continue to grow, understanding the role of dams like Mws Land CO Dam in supporting biodiversity and recreational activities becomes increasingly important.
Year Completed |
1983 |
Dam Length |
345 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
BASSETT CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
0.36 |
Nid Storage |
194 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
30 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Mws Land Co Dam