Turkey Fork

Greene County, Mississippi (near RICHTON)

River/Stream: TURKEY FORK

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type

Earth

Height

26 ft

Dam Length

1,180 ft

Reservoir Storage

8,400 acre-ft

Year Completed

1973

Primary Purpose

Fish and Wildlife Pond

Owner Type

Federal

Max Discharge

7,100 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 2018-04-06

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Not Rated — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID: MS01339
State: Mississippi (MS)
Coordinates: 31.33560, -88.69940
Age: 53 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.