Grover Grimes Catfish Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Grover Grimes Catfish Pond Dam, located in Leake, Mississippi, is a privately owned earth dam built in 1968 primarily for recreational purposes.
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Summary
Standing at a height of 12 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 64 acre-feet and is classified as a buttress dam. Despite its relatively small size, the dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, indicating its importance in water resource management and safety.
While the dam's hazard potential is currently undetermined and its condition has not been rated, it is subject to regular state inspections, permitting, and enforcement. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and has not been modified in recent years. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, the dam presents a certain level of risk that may require management measures in the future. Located in the jurisdiction of the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Grover Grimes Catfish Pond Dam serves as an intriguing case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the management of small recreational dams in the Mississippi region.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Height |
12 |
Nid Storage |
64 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Nid Height |
12 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Pearl River Nr Carthage
|
277cfs |
Tuscolameta Creek At Walnut Grove
|
401cfs |
South Canal Tuscolameta Creek Nr Walnut Grove
|
8cfs |
Pearl River Nr Lena
|
532cfs |
Yockanookany River Nr Ofahoma
|
96cfs |
Pearl River At Edinburg
|
202cfs |
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.
Grover Grimes Catfish Pond Dam