Grenada Lake

About Grenada Lake

Grenada Lake, located in the northeast of the Grenada Hill region on the Mississippi River, is the largest body of water that is located entirely within the state. It is an excellent place for a day trip, picnic or just relaxing on the beach, bordered by the Mississippi and Gulf of Mexico and the Arkansas River.

When the levees on the Mississippi and Arkansas broke during the Great Flood of 1927, a federal law was passed. To combat this, Lake Grenada was created by expropriating the Yalobusha River from its original owner, the US Army Corps of Engineers.

As part of this project, the US Army Corps of Engineers began construction of the Grenada Dam on the Yalobusha River in the early 1930s, with the support of local residents and private contractors.

The Grenada Dam, completed in 1954, stretches for 2.6 kilometres, is now 1.50 metres high and extends for just over 2 kilometres. To protect the Mississippi Delta from spring flooding and to provide storage for spring rain, Lake Granada was lowered to 193 feet above sea level. During the recreation season from May to September, the water level is expected to remain at about 215 feet below sea level, and will drop to about 190 feet during the summer months.

In addition to flood protection, Lake Grenada offers access to a range of leisure facilities, including fishing, boating, swimming, canoeing and kayaking. These facilities include a golf course, picnic areas, swimming pool, amphitheater, tennis courts, golf courses and other leisure facilities. The lush green hills of the Mississippi River Delta and its tributaries form the backdrop to the lake, as does Lake Granada Dam, the largest dam in the United States.

One of the most popular recreational areas is Hugh White State Park, which includes a golf course, picnic areas, swimming pool, amphitheater, tennis courts, golf courses and other recreational facilities. Visitors will also find a variety of hiking, biking, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, camping and hiking trails, as well as a number of water parks.

If visitors are not on the water, they can also visit the Confederate Cemetery, one of the largest Confederate graves in the United States. There are over 180 graves of unknown Confederate soldiers as well as a number of other monuments and memorials.

The Grenada Lake Visitor Center, maintained and managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, includes eight exhibition areas that educate visitors about the history, wildlife and fishing of the area and act as a viewing platform overlooking the lake. Another place of interest is the National Wildlife Refuge, the largest wildlife refuge in the United States. There are a number of fishing areas, such as the fishing pier, a boat ramp and a kayak ramp.

The 330 hectares of wetlands are dedicated to the protection of the environment and natural resources, and development is not permitted to protect the wetlands. Public use of these lands is subject to certain restrictions, but all public use on the lands is subject to the rules and practices of the states and states only.

In this area you can see many animals, such as white-tailed pigs, black bears, deer, elk, coyotes, wild boars, foxes and other wild animals. This area is also closed to hunting, but other wildlife management areas include the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge and Black Hills National Forest.

Thunder on the Water is a safe boating festival with live music, food and entertainment, as well as a variety of activities for children and adults. Two popular events at Grenada Lake are the Great Smoky Mountain Boating Festival and the Grand Prix of Grenada Lake.

Visitors can enjoy the beauty of Lake Grenada and enjoy many fun activities at the same time. There's something for everyone, whether you're cruising the Great Smoky Mountain Boating Festival or just relaxing on one of the beaches.