Kelly Greenwood Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Kelly Greenwood Lake Dam, located in Tallahatchie, Mississippi, is a private-owned structure designed by Kelly Greenwood and Bill Sheppard for recreational purposes.
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Summary
Completed in 2010, this earth dam stands at a height of 56 feet, with a structural height of 60 feet and a length of 445 feet. It has a normal storage capacity of 363 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 578 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 17 acres.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. The dam's hazard potential is rated as high, with a fair condition assessment as of July 2020. While the risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk, the dam has not been assigned a DSAC (Dam Safety Action Classification) date, suggesting ongoing monitoring and management measures to mitigate potential hazards.
With a significant role in providing recreational opportunities, Kelly Greenwood Lake Dam serves as a vital water resource in the area. Its presence along the Murphree Creek tributary contributes to the overall water management and conservation efforts in the region, highlighting the importance of sustainable dam infrastructure for both environmental and recreational purposes.
Year Completed |
2010 |
Dam Length |
445 |
Dam Height |
56 |
River Or Stream |
UNT OF UNT OF MURPHREE CREKK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
17 |
Hydraulic Height |
52 |
Drainage Area |
0.18 |
Nid Storage |
578 |
Structural Height |
60 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
60 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Yalobusha River At Grenada
|
3080cfs |
Batupan Bogue At Grenada
|
134cfs |
Tallahatchie River At Money
|
6080cfs |
Otoucalofa Creek Canal Nr Water Valley
|
25cfs |
Hotopha Creek Nr Batesville
|
13cfs |
Big Sunflower River At Clarksdale
|
58cfs |
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.
Kelly Greenwood Lake Dam