Clear Springs Reservoir Report
Nearby: Galverth Lake Dam Ms06736 Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Clear Springs is a Federal-owned dam located in Meadville, Mississippi, with a primary purpose of serving as a Fish and Wildlife Pond.
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Summary
Built in 1938 by the USDA NRCS, this Earth-type dam stands at 27 feet tall and spans 392 feet in length. With a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet and a normal storage of 65 acre-feet, Clear Springs also boasts a controlled spillway with a width of 3 feet and a maximum discharge of 2000 cubic feet per second.
Managed by the Forest Service, Clear Springs has a low hazard potential and is rated as "Not Rated" in terms of its condition assessment. Despite its age, the dam has not undergone any modifications over the years and has a very high risk assessment score of 1. The dam is state-regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and is subject to regular inspections, enforcement, and permitting to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. With its picturesque location along Richardson's Creek tributary, Clear Springs serves as a vital resource for both wildlife conservation and recreational activities in the area.
Year Completed |
1938 |
Dam Length |
392 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
RICHARDSONS CR TRIB |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
22 |
Drainage Area |
1 |
Nid Storage |
150 |
Structural Height |
33 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
33 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Homochitto River At Rosetta
|
2130cfs |
Homochitto River At Eddiceton
|
168cfs |
Buffalo River Nr Woodville
|
257cfs |
Amite River Near Darlington
|
267cfs |
Tickfaw River At Liverpool
|
44cfs |
Bayou Pierre Nr Willows
|
444cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Clear Springs