Grays Creek Watershed Structure G-6-07 Dam dam
Grays Creek Watershed Structure G-6-07 Dam
Located in the heart of Benton, Mississippi, the Grays Creek Watershed Structure G-6-07 Dam stands as a testament to the dedication of local government in managing the region's water resources. Built in 1960 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam serves a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, with a NID storage capacity of 273 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity.
With a drainage area of 0.7 square miles, the Grays Creek Dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and protecting the surrounding community from potential flooding events. The dam's uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates provide essential mechanisms for releasing excess water and maintaining the dam's stability. Although the dam's condition is currently not rated, its risk assessment is moderate, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and risk management measures to safeguard the area against potential hazards.
As a key feature in the Memphis District managed by the USDA NRCS, the Grays Creek Watershed Structure G-6-07 Dam stands as a symbol of proactive water resource management in Mississippi. While its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, the dam's impact extends beyond its immediate surroundings, demonstrating the critical role that infrastructure plays in protecting communities and preserving the environment. As climate change continues to pose challenges to water resources, structures like the Grays Creek Dam serve as essential tools in mitigating risks and ensuring the resilience of our water systems for future generations.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams 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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Grays Creek Watershed Structure G-6-07 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wolf River At Lagrange | 534 cfs | → |
| Wolf River At Rossville | 1,070 cfs | → |
| Coldwater River Nr Olive Branch | 414 cfs | → |
| Little Tallahatchie River At Etta | 1,370 cfs | → |
| Hatchie River Near Walnut | 127 cfs | → |
| Hatchie River At Bolivar | 1,770 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Grays Creek Watershed Structure G-6-07 Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
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About Grays Creek Watershed Structure G-6-07 Dam
Where does the data for Grays Creek Watershed Structure G-6-07 Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Grays Creek Watershed Structure G-6-07 Dam.