Grays Creek Watershed Structure G-6-06 Dam dam
Grays Creek Watershed Structure G-6-06 Dam
Grays Creek Watershed Structure G-6-06 Dam, also known as G-6 Dam 6, is a local government-owned dam located in Benton, Mississippi. Designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1962, this earth dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction for the TR- Grays Creek river or stream. With a height of 32 feet, the dam has a NID storage capacity of 534 acre-feet and is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
This structure, part of the Memphis District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. Although it has not undergone recent inspections or assessments, the dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates. Despite its moderate risk assessment rating, the dam has not had an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared, suggesting a need for further risk management measures to ensure the safety of the surrounding community in case of emergencies.
Overall, Grays Creek Watershed Structure G-6-06 Dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the area and is an essential component of the local water resource infrastructure. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is important to monitor and support the maintenance and management of such dams to ensure the continued protection of communities and ecosystems in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 Grays Creek Watershed Structure G-6-06 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wolf River At Lagrange | 534 cfs | → |
| Wolf River At Rossville | 1,070 cfs | → |
| Coldwater River Nr Olive Branch | 414 cfs | → |
| Little Tallahatchie River At Etta | 1,370 cfs | → |
| Hatchie River Near Walnut | 127 cfs | → |
| Nonconnah Creek Near Germantown | 849 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Grays Creek Watershed Structure G-6-06 Dam.
Campgrounds
Track Grays Creek Watershed Structure G-6-06 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Grays Creek Watershed Structure G-6-06 Dam
Where does the data for Grays Creek Watershed Structure G-6-06 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
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