Turkey Fork Reservoir
Turkey Fork Reservoir in Greene County, Mississippi has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 3.1 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 55 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 24.4 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 3.1 ft
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Public access
- Yes
Turkey Fork Reservoir is a 0-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Greene County, Mississippi. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2024-10-08. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyAlgae risk
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Swim with caution, moderate algae may be present
Water Quality Grade: C (Fair)
Very murky, less than 3.1 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 55 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 24.4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 62.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.1 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 55 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 24.4 µg/L | Fair |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 62 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Recreation & Access
- Turkey Fork ReservoirPublic
Named access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, snapped within 5 km. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Turkey Fork Reservoir
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Turkey Fork Reservoir is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Turkey Fork (completed 1973), built primarily for fish and wildlife pond on the Turkey Fork; earth-type dam, 26 ft tall and 1,180 ft long.
- Surface area
- 0 ac
- Normal storage
- 3,400 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 8,400 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 11 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Low
- Owner
- USDA FS
All listed purposes: Fish and Wildlife Pond;Recreation.
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID MS01339 · Operator website
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 1 lakes in Greene County
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Frequently asked questions about Turkey Fork Reservoir
Where is Turkey Fork Reservoir?
- Turkey Fork Reservoir is a lake in Greene County, Mississippi. LakeQuality grades it C for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Turkey Fork Reservoir?
- Turkey Fork Reservoir in Greene County, Mississippi has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 3.1 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 55 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 24.4 µg/L.
Is Turkey Fork Reservoir safe to swim in?
- Swim with caution, moderate algae may be present. Turkey Fork Reservoir has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 24.4 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Are there boat ramps on Turkey Fork Reservoir?
- Turkey Fork Reservoir has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Turkey Fork Reservoir. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
82 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2022–2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-21.
Collected and reported by
- MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
21MSWQ_WQX82 samples · 2022–2024
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- 445.0 ~ EPA; Chlorophyll and Pheophytin in Algae by Fluorescence
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory