Greenwood Leflore Lake Dam, located in DeSoto, Mississippi, was completed in 1969 and serves the primary purpose of recreation.
Wind
Humidity
This earth dam, with a height of 20 feet and a length of 462 feet, holds a maximum storage capacity of 540 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 33.53 acres. The dam is situated on the UNT of Lake Cormorant Bayou and is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam's condition assessment remains unrated. It has uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, with a maximum discharge rate of 960 cubic feet per second. The dam is owned and maintained by a private entity, with state jurisdiction and regulatory oversight ensuring its safety and compliance with environmental standards. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Greenwood Leflore Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study in dam management and recreational water use in the region.
Year Completed |
1969 |
Dam Length |
462 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
UNT OF LAKE CORMORANT BAYOU |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
33.53 |
Hydraulic Height |
16 |
Drainage Area |
0.3 |
Nid Storage |
540 |
Structural Height |
20 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
20 |
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