Scruggs Dam

CEDAR CREEK· Monroe, Mississippi· Built 2009· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Not Listed

Key Takeaway

Scruggs Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2009 and is 17 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 60.2% in MS)
Max Storage200 acre-ft
Year Completed2009 (17 years old)
NID IDMS07335

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Ownership

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Scruggs Dam?

Scruggs 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 Scruggs Dam?

Scruggs Dam is owned by information not available (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Scruggs Dam built?

Scruggs Dam was completed in 2009, making it 17 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Scruggs Dam?

Scruggs Dam has a dam height of 20 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.