Grenada Lake North Abutment Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

The Grenada Lake North Abutment Pond Dam, located in Grenada, Mississippi, was completed in 2008 and is primarily used for recreation purposes.


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Summary

Owned by the federal government and designed by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), this earth dam stands at a height of 14 feet with a hydraulic height of 12 feet and a structural height of 17 feet. With a storage capacity of 252 acre-feet and a surface area of 20 acres, this dam plays a crucial role in regulating water levels in the area.

Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the Grenada Lake North Abutment Pond Dam is classified as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk level. While it has not been rated in terms of condition assessment, the dam is consistently inspected, permitted, and regulated by state authorities to ensure its safety and functionality. The spillway, categorized as uncontrolled, has a maximum discharge capacity of 1419 cubic feet per second, providing an important outlet for excess water during periods of high flow.

As a key infrastructure in the region, the Grenada Lake North Abutment Pond Dam serves not only as a recreational site but also as a vital component in the management of water resources. With its strategic location and design, this dam contributes to the overall resilience of the area against potential climate impacts and ensures the sustainable utilization of water for various purposes.

Year Completed

2008

Dam Length

1106

Dam Height

14

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

20

Hydraulic Height

12

Drainage Area

0.3

Nid Storage

252

Structural Height

17

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

17
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.