Graham Lake Ms00653 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Graham Lake MS00653 Dam, located in Itawamba, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
This earth dam, with a height of 12 feet, serves the primary purpose of recreation, offering a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, and its hazard potential is rated as low, with a moderate risk assessment score of 3.
Despite its modest size, Graham Lake MS00653 Dam provides essential recreational opportunities in the area, making it a valuable asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts. While its condition is currently not rated, the dam undergoes regular state inspections, ensuring its safety and functionality. With its location in a picturesque setting and low hazard potential, the dam offers a serene environment for outdoor activities and wildlife observation.
As an integral part of the local landscape, Graham Lake MS00653 Dam contributes to the conservation and management of water resources in the region. Its moderate risk assessment underscores the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the dam's continued safety and effectiveness. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam serves as a reminder of the vital role that such structures play in providing recreational opportunities and supporting environmental sustainability in Mississippi.
Dam Height |
12 |
Nid Storage |
60 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
12 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Graham Lake Ms00653 Dam