Brooks Griffen Lake Dam Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 7, 2025
Brooks Griffen Lake Dam, located in Yazoo, Mississippi, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1995 for recreational purposes.
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Summary
It stands at a height of 16 feet and spans 385 feet in length, with a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet. The dam overlooks the scenic UNT of Tesheva river and offers a surface area of 6 acres for water enthusiasts to enjoy.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the dam is classified as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment. Despite not being rated for its condition assessment, the dam is regularly inspected, permitted, and regulated by state authorities to ensure its safety and compliance with environmental standards. While there are no associated locks or spillways, the dam serves as a vital water resource for the local community and provides a tranquil setting for outdoor recreation.
With its picturesque location and essential role in water management, Brooks Griffen Lake Dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable infrastructure in the face of changing climate patterns. As climate enthusiasts and water resource advocates explore the dam's serene surroundings, they can appreciate the careful planning and maintenance that goes into preserving this vital piece of Mississippi's natural landscape.
Year Completed |
1995 |
Dam Length |
385 |
Dam Height |
16 |
River Or Stream |
UNT OF TESHEVA |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Drainage Area |
0.14 |
Nid Storage |
65 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
16 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Harland Creek Nr Howard
|
3340cfs |
Big Black River Nr Bentonia
|
514cfs |
Abiaca Creek At Cruger
|
44cfs |
Big Black River At West
|
176cfs |
Yockanookany River Nr Ofahoma
|
86cfs |
Yockanookany River Nr Kosciusko
|
54cfs |
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.
Brooks Griffen Lake Dam