Graham Lake Dam

UNT OF LITTLE TALLAHATCHIE RIVER· Lafayette, Mississippi· Earth· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation State Government

Key Takeaway

Graham Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 40.1% in MS)
Dam Length450 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage64 acre-ft
Normal Storage37 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDMS03205

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Ownership

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Graham Lake Dam?

Graham Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Graham Lake Dam?

Graham Lake Dam is owned by information not available (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Graham Lake Dam?

Graham Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Graham Lake Dam?

Graham Lake Dam has a dam height of 16 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.