Grover Grimes Catfish Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Grover Grimes Catfish Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 11.2% in MS) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | MS02027 |
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
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Grover Grimes Catfish Pond Dam?
Grover Grimes Catfish 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 Grover Grimes Catfish Pond Dam?
Grover Grimes Catfish Pond Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Grover Grimes Catfish Pond Dam built?
Grover Grimes Catfish Pond Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Grover Grimes Catfish Pond Dam?
Grover Grimes Catfish 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 Grover Grimes Catfish Pond Dam?
Grover Grimes Catfish Pond Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Grover Grimes Catfish Pond Dam last inspected?
Grover Grimes Catfish Pond Dam was last inspected on August 22, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.