Turkey Creek Dam
Key Takeaway
Turkey Creek Dam is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 20.6% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 590 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 117 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | FL00556 |
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
F E MERRIFIELD
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Turkey Creek Dam?
Turkey Creek 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 Turkey Creek Dam?
Turkey Creek Dam is owned by F E MERRIFIELD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Turkey Creek Dam built?
Turkey Creek Dam was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Turkey Creek Dam?
Turkey Creek Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Turkey Creek Dam?
Turkey Creek Dam has a dam height of 12 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.
When was Turkey Creek Dam last inspected?
Turkey Creek Dam was last inspected on May 14, 1994. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.