Turkey Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam

DOOLEY CREEK· Brown, Texas· Built 1963· Earth· 42 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Local Government

Key Takeaway

Turkey Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 42 ft (taller than 87.1% in TX)
Dam Length2,550 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.9K acre-ft
Normal Storage200 acre-ft
Surface Area34 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge5,972 cfs
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)
NID IDTX02738

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: TCEQ

Ownership

BROWN COUNTY;PECAN BAYOU SWCD

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Turkey Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam?

Turkey Creek WS SCS Site 12 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 WS SCS Site 12 Dam?

Turkey Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam is owned by BROWN COUNTY;PECAN BAYOU SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Turkey Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam built?

Turkey Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 WS SCS Site 12 Dam?

Turkey Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Turkey Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam?

Turkey Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam has a dam height of 42 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.