Grays Creek Watershed Structure G-6-03 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Grays Creek Watershed Structure G-6-03 Dam, also known as G-6 Dam 3, is a vital flood risk reduction structure located in LaGrange, Mississippi.
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Summary
Owned by the local government and designed by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 22 feet and was completed in 1962. With a storage capacity of 576 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flooding in the area and protecting the surrounding community from potential hazards.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, this dam is state-regulated and regularly inspected to ensure its safety and effectiveness. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the Grays Creek Watershed Structure G-6-03 Dam is considered to be in good condition, although it has not been formally rated. While it currently operates with uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, this structure continues to serve its primary purpose of flood risk reduction for the local area.
Located in Benton County, Mississippi, this dam is part of the TR- Grays Creek watershed and is under the jurisdiction of the Memphis District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. With its history of construction and ongoing regulatory oversight, Grays Creek Watershed Structure G-6-03 Dam stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management and climate resilience in protecting communities and ecosystems from the impacts of flooding.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
TR- GRAYS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
1.57 |
Nid Storage |
576 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
22 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Wolf River At Lagrange
|
223cfs |
Wolf River At Rossville
|
508cfs |
Coldwater River Nr Olive Branch
|
112cfs |
Nonconnah Creek Near Germantown
|
30cfs |
Little Tallahatchie River At Etta
|
220cfs |
Wolf River At Germantown
|
542cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Grays Creek Watershed Structure G-6-03 Dam