Clarke 280 Lake Dam dam
Clarke 280 Lake Dam
Clarke 280 Lake Dam, located in Clarke County, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure that serves as a recreational resource for water enthusiasts. Built in 2006, this earth dam stands at a height of 38 feet and has a hydraulic height of 34 feet, creating a reservoir with a normal storage capacity of 798 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the Hurricane Creek and spans a length of 700 feet, providing a surface area of 35 acres for recreational activities.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment is moderate, indicating a level 3 risk. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with uncontrolled outlet gates. The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality regulates and inspects the dam, ensuring compliance with state permitting and enforcement requirements. While the condition of the dam is currently not rated, it is essential for the owners and regulators to conduct regular inspections to maintain its structural integrity and safety for the surrounding community.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Clarke 280 Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned recreational dam in Mississippi. With its moderate risk assessment and uncontrolled spillway, the dam highlights the importance of ongoing monitoring and inspection to prevent potential hazards. As climate change continues to impact water resources, understanding the regulatory framework and maintenance practices for dams like Clarke 280 Lake Dam is crucial for ensuring the safety and sustainability of these structures in the face of evolving environmental conditions.
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 Clarke 280 Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Okatibbee Creek At Arundel | 431 cfs | → |
| Chickasawhay River At Enterprise | 513 cfs | → |
| Sowashee Creek At Meridian | 85 cfs | → |
| Chunky River Nr Chunky | 206 cfs | → |
| Chickasawhay River Nr Waynesboro | 1,010 cfs | → |
| Tallahala Creek At Waldrup | 117 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Clarke 280 Lake Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Clarkco State Park
- Archusa Creek Waterpark
- Dunn's Falls Water Park
- Dunns Falls Water Park
- Lake Tom Bailey
- Lake Claude Bennett
Fishing spots
Track Clarke 280 Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Clarke 280 Lake Dam
Where does the data for Clarke 280 Lake 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 Clarke 280 Lake Dam.