Gillon Lake Dam, located in Grenada, Mississippi, is a private-owned structure regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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This earth dam, with a height of 16 feet, serves primarily for recreational purposes and has a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and is classified as a buttress core type.
Despite being categorized with an undetermined hazard potential and not yet rated for its condition assessment, Gillon Lake Dam is considered to have a moderate risk level. While the dam has not been modified in recent years and lacks certain emergency preparedness measures such as an Emergency Action Plan, it remains a significant feature in the Vicksburg District, under the oversight of the primary source agency in Mississippi. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate may find Gillon Lake Dam an intriguing subject for further study and monitoring, given its unique design and purpose in the region.
Dam Height |
16 |
Nid Storage |
80 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Nid Height |
16 |
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North Abutment - Grenada Lake
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Hugh White State Park
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