Grays Creek Watershed Structure G-6-H Dam, also known as G-6 Dam H, is a flood risk reduction structure located in Michigan City, Mississippi.
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Built in 1966 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet and has a storage capacity of 43 acre-feet. The dam is designed as a buttress dam with a soil foundation, serving the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR- Grays Creek.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, this dam is state-regulated, inspected, and enforced to ensure its safety and efficiency. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, the dam poses minimal risk to the surrounding community. While it is currently not rated for its condition assessment, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and mitigating flood damage in the area. Climate and water resource enthusiasts would find this structure an intriguing example of infrastructure designed to address the challenges of water management in a changing climate.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TR- GRAYS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
0.22 |
Nid Storage |
43 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
26 |
Wolf River At Lagrange
|
223cfs |
Wolf River At Rossville
|
508cfs |
Hatchie River Near Walnut
|
172cfs |
Little Tallahatchie River At Etta
|
220cfs |
Coldwater River Nr Olive Branch
|
112cfs |
Hatchie River At Bolivar
|
933cfs |