Grover Grimes Catfish Pond Dam
Grover Grimes Catfish Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Leake County, Mississippi, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Grover Grimes Catfish Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Grover Grimes Catfish Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is private-owned.
The dam stands 12 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 64 acre-feet. Completed in 1968, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 08/22/2011. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Leake |
| Coordinates | 32.65004, -89.51072 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/22/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS02027 |
| Federal ID | MS02027 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |