Clear Springs
Clear Springs is an earth dam located in Franklin County, Mississippi, built in 1938. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Clear Springs
The primary purpose of Clear Springs is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Richardsons Cr Trib near Meadville.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 392 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1938, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 06/07/2016.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Meadville |
| River/Stream | Richardsons Cr Trib |
| Coordinates | 31.42422, -90.98975 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 392 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/07/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS00925 |
| Federal ID | MS00925 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |