Grenada Lake North Abutment Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Grenada Lake North Abutment Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2008 and is 18 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 23.7% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 1,106 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 252 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,419 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2008 (18 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03764 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
USCOE
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Grenada Lake North Abutment Pond Dam?
Grenada Lake North Abutment Pond 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 Grenada Lake North Abutment Pond Dam?
Grenada Lake North Abutment Pond Dam is owned by USCOE (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Grenada Lake North Abutment Pond Dam built?
Grenada Lake North Abutment Pond Dam was completed in 2008, making it 18 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 Lake North Abutment Pond Dam?
Grenada Lake North Abutment Pond 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 Grenada Lake North Abutment Pond Dam?
Grenada Lake North Abutment Pond Dam has a dam height of 14 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.