E F Crenshaw Junior Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

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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Summary

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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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. 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

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, 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.