Bates And Grantham Farm Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: I V Lake Dam Mckay Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Bates and Grantham Farm Dam, located in Attala, Mississippi, was completed in 1994 for the primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
This earth dam, with a height of 17 feet and a length of 600 feet, has a storage capacity of 77 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.5 square miles. The dam is state-regulated and is under the jurisdiction of the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
Despite being classified as low hazard potential, the dam is considered to have a moderate risk level. It has an uncontrolled spillway type with a maximum discharge capacity of 325 cubic feet per second. The condition assessment of the dam is currently not rated, and there is no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared for it. The risk management measures for the dam are also not specified in the data.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Bates and Grantham Farm Dam presents an intriguing case study in dam infrastructure management and risk assessment. With its location in a rural setting and its recreational purpose, the dam serves as a vital water resource for the surrounding area. However, the lack of a current condition assessment and EAP highlights the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and sustainability of the dam in the face of changing climate conditions and potential hazards.
Year Completed |
1994 |
Dam Length |
600 |
Dam Height |
17 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
0.5 |
Nid Storage |
77 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
17 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Yockanookany River Nr Kosciusko
|
45cfs |
Pearl River At Edinburg
|
182cfs |
Pearl River Nr Carthage
|
263cfs |
Yockanookany River Nr Ofahoma
|
103cfs |
Pearl River Nr Lena
|
468cfs |
Big Black River At West
|
223cfs |
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.
Bates And Grantham Farm Dam