Jack Gregory Dam
Key Takeaway
Jack Gregory Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1991 and is 35 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 19.9% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 950 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 174 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03266 |
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
JACK GREGORY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Jack Gregory Dam?
Jack Gregory 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 Jack Gregory Dam?
Jack Gregory Dam is owned by JACK GREGORY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Jack Gregory Dam built?
Jack Gregory Dam was completed in 1991, making it 35 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 Jack Gregory Dam?
Jack Gregory 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 Jack Gregory Dam?
Jack Gregory Dam has a dam height of 13 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.