Dan Clayton Pond Number 2 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Dan Clayton Pond Number 2 Dam, located in Meridian, Mississippi, is a privately owned earth dam built in 1964 by the USDA NRCS.
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Summary
The dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering an idyllic setting for water enthusiasts to enjoy activities such as fishing and boating. With a height of 20 feet and a length of 700 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 144 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 96 acre-feet.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the dam is state regulated, inspected, and enforced to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Despite being classified with a low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment is moderate, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and risk management measures. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, and it has an uncontrolled outlet gate.
Overall, Dan Clayton Pond Number 2 Dam stands as a vital water resource in Lauderdale County, Mississippi, offering both recreational opportunities and contributing to the local ecosystem. As climate change impacts water resources, it is essential for dam operators and regulatory agencies to continue monitoring and maintaining the dam to ensure its resilience in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
Year Completed |
1964 |
Dam Length |
700 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
UNT OF SOWASHEE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
144 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
20 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Sowashee Creek At Meridian
|
16cfs |
Okatibbee Creek At Arundel
|
89cfs |
Chunky River Nr Chunky
|
301cfs |
Chickasawhay River At Enterprise
|
546cfs |
Sucarnoochee River At Livingston Al
|
272cfs |
Bodka Creek Near Geiger
|
15cfs |
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.
Dan Clayton Pond Number 2 Dam