Clifton Mcleod Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Clifton Mcleod Lake Dam in Greene, Mississippi, is a private-owned earth dam primarily designed for recreation purposes.


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Summary

Standing at a height of 22 feet, this buttress-core type dam has a maximum storage capacity of 352 acre-feet. Although the dam's hazard potential is currently undetermined, it has a moderate risk rating of 3, indicating the need for some level of risk management measures.

Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the dam is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance. While the dam does not have a spillway, it is equipped with uncontrolled outlets. Despite not having a designated inspection frequency or condition assessment, the dam is considered to be in a not-rated condition.

In conclusion, Clifton Mcleod Lake Dam serves as both a recreational spot and a critical water resource in the area. With its unique design and moderate risk profile, it remains an essential structure that requires ongoing monitoring and management to ensure the safety of surrounding communities and the preservation of the environment.

Dam Height

22

Nid Storage

352

Hazard Potential

Undetermined

Nid Height

22
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.