Cliff Walker Pond Dam dam
Cliff Walker Pond Dam
Cliff Walker Pond Dam in Lauderdale, Mississippi, stands as a testament to both water resource management and recreational opportunities. Built in 1964 by the USDA NRCS, this private-owned earth dam serves primarily for recreation, offering a storage capacity of 132 acre-feet along the TR- Ponta Creek. Despite its uncontrolled spillway and undetermined hazard potential, the dam has not been rated for its condition, showcasing the need for further inspection and assessment.
Located at a latitude of 32.5104715 and longitude of -88.66601474, Cliff Walker Pond Dam is under the regulatory oversight of the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. The dam's design features a buttress core on a soil foundation, reaching a height of 15 feet. While it poses a moderate risk level, with no emergency action plan in place, there is a call for increased risk management measures to ensure the safety and integrity of this essential water structure.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts explore the significance of Cliff Walker Pond Dam, its role in providing recreational opportunities and water storage cannot be overlooked. With its rich history dating back to the 1960s and its association with the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this earth dam remains a critical piece of infrastructure along the TR- Ponta Creek. However, the need for regular inspections, condition assessments, and risk management initiatives highlights the ongoing efforts required to safeguard this vital water resource in Mississippi.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Cliff Walker Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sowashee Creek At Meridian | 85 cfs | → |
| Okatibbee Creek At Arundel | 431 cfs | → |
| Chunky River Nr Chunky | 206 cfs | → |
| Chickasawhay River At Enterprise | 513 cfs | → |
| Sucarnoochee River At Livingston Al | 318 cfs | → |
| Bodka Creek Near Geiger | 15 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cliff Walker Pond Dam.
Track Cliff Walker Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Cliff Walker Pond Dam
Where does the data for Cliff Walker 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 Undetermined 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 Cliff Walker Pond Dam.