Greasy Creek Ws Str Lt-1a-04 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Located in Lafayette County, Mississippi, the Greasy Creek WS Str Lt-1a-04 Dam stands as a testament to flood risk reduction efforts in the region.
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Summary
Constructed in 1960 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam with a buttress core type reaches a height of 31 feet and has a storage capacity of 195 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and is designated as having a low hazard potential.
The primary purpose of the Greasy Creek Dam is flood risk reduction, serving to protect the surrounding area from potential inundation during periods of heavy rainfall or storm events. The dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, ensuring that excess water can be safely released without compromising the structure's integrity. With a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam remains a critical piece of infrastructure in managing water resources and climate resilience in the region.
Despite its age, the Greasy Creek Dam has not been rated for its condition, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued effectiveness in flood risk mitigation. With its historical significance and functional importance, this dam serves as a reminder of the ongoing efforts to manage water resources and climate challenges in Mississippi.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Height |
31 |
River Or Stream |
TR- GREASY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
0.48 |
Nid Storage |
195 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
31 |
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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.
Greasy Creek Ws Str Lt-1a-04 Dam
County Road 535 Lafayette County