Truck Crop Reservoir Dam

Copiah, Mississippi· Built 1988· Earth· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard Other State Government

Key Takeaway

Truck Crop Reservoir Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 1988 and is 38 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 75.8% in MS)
Dam Length748 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage106 acre-ft
Normal Storage39 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge106 cfs
Year Completed1988 (38 years old)
NID IDMS03142

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

MAFES

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Truck Crop Reservoir Dam?

Truck Crop Reservoir 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 Truck Crop Reservoir Dam?

Truck Crop Reservoir Dam is owned by MAFES (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Truck Crop Reservoir Dam built?

Truck Crop Reservoir Dam was completed in 1988, making it 38 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 Truck Crop Reservoir Dam?

Truck Crop Reservoir Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Truck Crop Reservoir Dam?

Truck Crop Reservoir Dam has a dam height of 24 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.