Howard Grittman Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Howard Grittman Pond Dam, located in Drew, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
Completed in 1957, this earth dam with a buttress core type stands at a height of 12 feet and has a storage capacity of 315 acre-feet. Despite being uncontrolled, the spillway type is designated as uncontrolled with a low hazard potential, making it a relatively safe structure.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state agencies. With its location on TR- Long Lake and under the jurisdiction of the Little Rock District, the dam enhances the recreational opportunities in the area while posing a moderate risk level. While the condition assessment is not rated and there is no emergency action plan in place, the dam's risk management measures and inundation maps are yet to be prepared, ensuring ongoing safety and compliance with regulatory guidelines. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Howard Grittman Pond Dam serves as an intriguing example of a privately owned recreational structure that plays a vital role in the local ecosystem and water management efforts in Sunflower County, Mississippi.
Year Completed |
1957 |
Dam Height |
12 |
River Or Stream |
TR- LONG LAKE |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
315 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
12 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Big Sunflower River Nr Merigold
|
703cfs |
Big Sunflower River At Sunflower
|
1370cfs |
Big Sunflower River At Clarksdale
|
58cfs |
Tallahatchie River At Money
|
6080cfs |
Bogue Phalia Nr Leland
|
1110cfs |
Abiaca Creek At Cruger
|
44cfs |
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.
Howard Grittman Pond Dam