Grenada Dam - Coffeeville Levee

Turkey and Durden Creek· Yalobusha, Mississippi· Built 1985· Earth· 11 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Grenada Dam - Coffeeville Levee is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1985 and is 41 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 11 ft (taller than 9.4% in MS)
Dam Length8,976 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage803.0K acre-ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1985 (41 years old)
NID IDMS01494

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: Yes
Last Inspection: September 2, 2020
State Regulated: Yes

Ownership

USACE - Vicksburg District

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Grenada Dam - Coffeeville Levee?

Grenada Dam - Coffeeville Levee 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 Grenada Dam - Coffeeville Levee?

Grenada Dam - Coffeeville Levee is owned by USACE - Vicksburg District (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Grenada Dam - Coffeeville Levee built?

Grenada Dam - Coffeeville Levee was completed in 1985, making it 41 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Grenada Dam - Coffeeville Levee?

Grenada Dam - Coffeeville Levee serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Grenada Dam - Coffeeville Levee?

Grenada Dam - Coffeeville Levee has a dam height of 11 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.

When was Grenada Dam - Coffeeville Levee last inspected?

Grenada Dam - Coffeeville Levee was last inspected on September 2, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.