Tom Clifton Pond Dam dam
Tom Clifton Pond Dam
Located in Prichard, Mississippi, the Tom Clifton Pond Dam is a private earth dam with a primary purpose of recreation. Built in 1951 by the USDA NRCS, this dam stands at a height of 15 feet and has a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. The dam is state-regulated and maintained by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring its safety and compliance with regulations.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the Tom Clifton Pond Dam provides both recreational opportunities and essential water resource management for the surrounding area. While not currently rated for condition assessment, the dam's uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates contribute to its functionality. As a vital part of the Cane Creek watershed, this dam plays a significant role in managing water flow and mitigating potential risks associated with flooding and water resource management.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Tom Clifton Pond Dam offers a fascinating insight into the intersection of human infrastructure and environmental conservation. With its historical significance and ongoing regulatory oversight, this dam serves as a key component in maintaining water quality and ensuring safe recreational activities for the community. As climate change continues to impact water resources, dams like Tom Clifton Pond Dam will play an increasingly crucial role in managing water flow and supporting sustainable development in the region.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Tom Clifton Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Coldwater River Nr Olive Branch | 822 cfs | → |
| Nonconnah Creek Near Germantown | 97 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At Memphis | 441,000 cfs | → |
| Wolf River At Germantown | 1,350 cfs | → |
| Fletcher Creek At Sycamore View Road At Memphis | 20 cfs | → |
| Hotopha Creek Nr Batesville | 13 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tom Clifton Pond Dam.
Track Tom Clifton Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Tom Clifton Pond Dam
Where does the data for Tom Clifton Pond Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Tom Clifton Pond Dam.