Turkey Fork is an earth dam located in Greene County, Mississippi, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 1,180 ft long, taller than 55% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Turkey Fork
The primary purpose of Turkey Fork is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Turkey Fork near Richton.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 1,180 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 8,400 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 11 square miles. Completed in 1973, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 04/06/2018.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Greene |
| Nearest City | Richton |
| River/Stream | Turkey Fork |
| Coordinates | 31.33560, -88.69940 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,180 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 8,400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 8,400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,400 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Usda Fs |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 04/06/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS01339 |
| Federal ID | MS01339 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |