E F Crenshaw Junior Pond Dam, also known as Grandview Cove Dam, is a private-owned structure located in DeSoto, Mississippi, with a primary purpose of recreation.
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The dam is classified as an Earth dam with a Buttress core type and a height of 10 feet, providing a storage capacity of 160 acre-feet. Despite being regulated and inspected by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the dam is rated as having a low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway type and is not associated with any other structures or locks. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, the risk management measures and emergency action plans for the dam are yet to be prepared or updated. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment categorizes it as moderate, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity and safety for the surrounding community and environment. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find E F Crenshaw Junior Pond Dam an intriguing case study in dam management and risk assessment in the state of Mississippi.
Dam Height |
10 |
Nid Storage |
160 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
10 |
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