Turkey Creek WS SCS Site 1a Dam
Key Takeaway
Turkey Creek WS SCS Site 1a Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 43 ft (taller than 88.2% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 2,985 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 9,388 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | TX02933 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CALLAHAN COUNTY;CALLAHAN DIVIDE SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Turkey Creek WS SCS Site 1a Dam?
Turkey Creek WS SCS Site 1a Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. 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 1a Dam?
Turkey Creek WS SCS Site 1a Dam is owned by CALLAHAN COUNTY;CALLAHAN DIVIDE SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Turkey Creek WS SCS Site 1a Dam built?
Turkey Creek WS SCS Site 1a Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 1a Dam?
Turkey Creek WS SCS Site 1a Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. 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 1a Dam?
Turkey Creek WS SCS Site 1a Dam has a dam height of 43 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 WS SCS Site 1a Dam last inspected?
Turkey Creek WS SCS Site 1a Dam was last inspected on October 15, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.