Lake Truly Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Truly Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2007 and is 19 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 95.2% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2007 (19 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03273 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
BROOKHAVEN LAND HOLDING
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Truly Dam?
Lake Truly Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Lake Truly Dam?
Lake Truly Dam is owned by BROOKHAVEN LAND HOLDING (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Truly Dam built?
Lake Truly Dam was completed in 2007, making it 19 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Lake Truly Dam?
Lake Truly Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lake Truly Dam?
Lake Truly Dam has a dam height of 35 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.