Emmit L Graves Lake Dam dam
Emmit L Graves Lake Dam
Emmit L Graves Lake Dam in Forrest, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure with a primary purpose of recreation. This earth dam stands at a height of 22 feet and spans a length of 650 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 66 acre-feet. Situated on the UNT of Cross Creek, this dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the condition assessment of Emmit L Graves Lake Dam is rated as fair, with a moderate risk level. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway type and is surrounded by a surface area of 5 acres. Although no year of completion is provided, the last inspection date was recorded in February 2017. The dam's risk management measures and emergency action plan status are not specified in the available data, indicating areas that may require further attention for the safety and maintenance of this recreational water resource.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate in the region may find Emmit L Graves Lake Dam to be an intriguing structure to study and monitor. With its unique combination of recreational purpose, state regulation, and moderate risk level, this dam presents a compelling case for ongoing evaluation and management to ensure the safety of both the structure and the surrounding environment. Further research into the dam's history, maintenance practices, and potential future modifications could provide valuable insights into the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience in the area.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Emmit L Graves Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bouie Creek Nr Hattiesburg | 344 cfs | → |
| Okatoma Creek At Sanford | 312 cfs | → |
| Leaf River At Hattiesburg | 2,550 cfs | → |
| Tallahala Creek Nr Runnelstown | 93 cfs | → |
| Leaf River Nr Collins | 451 cfs | → |
| Pearl River Nr Columbia | 4,780 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Emmit L Graves Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Saguaro Trail Forrest County
- Peps Point Road Forrest County
- Highway 11 Petal
- James Duncan Arrington Memorial Highway Jones County
Track Emmit L Graves Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Emmit L Graves Lake Dam
Where does the data for Emmit L Graves Lake Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Emmit L Graves Lake Dam.