Clifton Mcleod Lake dam
Clifton Mcleod Lake
Clifton Mcleod Lake, located in Adams, Mississippi, is a privately-owned recreational reservoir built in 1979 by the USDA NRCS. The lake, situated on the McLeod Creek, serves as a popular spot for outdoor activities like fishing and boating. With a dam height of 20 feet and a maximum storage capacity of 25 acre-feet, the lake offers a tranquil escape for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area.
Despite being privately owned, Clifton Mcleod Lake has a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, indicating a relatively safe environment for visitors. The dam is primarily used for recreation purposes and is classified as an earth dam with buttress core types. The spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 40 feet, allowing for controlled water release in case of overflow. The lake's condition assessment is currently not rated, but the overall risk management measures are deemed satisfactory.
Although Clifton Mcleod Lake does not fall under the jurisdiction of any state regulatory agency, it continues to provide a valuable recreational space for the local community. The lake's peaceful surroundings, combined with its functional design and low hazard potential, make it an attractive destination for nature enthusiasts seeking a serene escape in the heart of 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 Clifton Mcleod Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Homochitto River At Rosetta | 834 cfs | → |
| Buffalo River Nr Woodville | 111 cfs | → |
| Homochitto River At Eddiceton | 132 cfs | → |
| Bayou Pierre Nr Willows | 409 cfs | → |
| (Coe) Atchafalaya River At Simmesport | 240,000 cfs | → |
| Bayou Des Glaises Diversion Ch. At Moreauville | 1,200 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Clifton Mcleod Lake.
Campgrounds
Track Clifton Mcleod Lake in the Snoflo app
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About Clifton Mcleod Lake
Where does the data for Clifton Mcleod Lake 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 Clifton Mcleod Lake.