West Pond Dam dam
West Pond Dam
West Pond Dam, located in Clara, Mississippi, was completed in 1955 by the USDA NRCS and serves primarily for recreational purposes. This private-owned earth dam, with a height of 14 feet, regulates the flow of the TR- Maynor Creek. The dam has a storage capacity of 77 acre-feet and a low hazard potential, making it a vital asset for water resource management in the area.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, West Pond Dam is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement measures to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite being uncontrolled, the spillway and outlet gates are designed to manage any excess water flow effectively. With a moderate risk assessment, the dam is continuously monitored to mitigate any potential risks and protect the surrounding community and environment.
Although the condition of West Pond Dam is currently not rated, efforts are underway to assess its structural integrity and develop emergency action plans in case of unforeseen events. With its strategic location in Wayne County, Mississippi, and under the jurisdiction of the Mobile District, the dam plays a crucial role in water conservation, flood control, and recreational activities for the local residents and visitors alike.
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 West Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chickasawhay River Nr Waynesboro | 1,000 cfs | → |
| Tallahala Creek At Laurel | 17 cfs | → |
| Bogue Homo Nr Richton | 556 cfs | → |
| Tallahala Creek At Waldrup | 117 cfs | → |
| Tallahala Creek Nr Runnelstown | 93 cfs | → |
| Chickasawhay River At Enterprise | 562 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near West Pond Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Maynor Creek Waterpark
- Lake Boque Homa
- Archusa Creek Waterpark
- Turkey Fork Rec. Area
- Turkey Fork
- Clarkco State Park
Paddle runs
- Begins Approximately 2 River Miles Downstream From The Yellowhouse Branch Confluence With The Escatawpa River Near The Town Of Deer Park, Alabama To Ends Approximately 1 River Mile Upstream From The U.S. Highway 98 Bridge
- The Confluence With Scarsborough Creek To The Confluence With The Escatawpa River
Track West Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About West Pond Dam
Where does the data for West 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 West Pond Dam.