Moorehead Lake Dam Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Moorehead Lake Dam in Mississippi is a privately owned earth buttress dam with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
The dam has a height of 12 feet and a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. It is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and is considered to have a moderate risk level, with an undetermined hazard potential and a condition assessment that is not rated.
Located in Grenada, Mississippi, Moorehead Lake Dam serves as a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts seeking recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife observation. While the dam has not been rated for its condition, it is regularly inspected and permitted by the state regulatory agency to ensure its safety and compliance with environmental standards. The dam's uncontrolled spillway and moderate risk level indicate the need for ongoing monitoring and management to prevent potential hazards and ensure the well-being of the surrounding community and ecosystem.
Dam Height |
12 |
Nid Storage |
70 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Nid Height |
12 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Yalobusha River At Grenada
|
3080cfs |
Batupan Bogue At Grenada
|
134cfs |
Tallahatchie River At Money
|
6080cfs |
Otoucalofa Creek Canal Nr Water Valley
|
25cfs |
Abiaca Creek At Cruger
|
44cfs |
Big Sunflower River At Sunflower
|
1370cfs |
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.
Moorehead Lake Dam