Turkey Creek Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Shoal River Dam Girl Scout Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Turkey Creek Dam, located in Walton County, Florida, was completed in 1975 and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock and small fish pond, fish and wildlife pond, and recreation.
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Summary
This earth dam, with a height of 12 feet and a length of 590 feet, has a storage capacity of 72 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 6 acres. The dam is owned by a private entity and is regulated by the Northwest Florida Water Management District.
Managed by the USDA NRCS, Turkey Creek Dam provides low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of its condition assessment. The dam has not undergone any recent inspections since May 1994, but it meets state regulatory and permitting requirements. The dam's primary purpose is for recreation, and it is situated on Turkey Creek, with a drainage area of 0.21 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 117 cubic feet per second.
Despite its low hazard potential, Turkey Creek Dam plays a crucial role in providing water resource management and recreational opportunities in the Gordon area. With its serene surroundings and diverse purposes, the dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water infrastructure in a changing climate landscape.
Year Completed |
1975 |
Dam Length |
590 |
Dam Height |
12 |
River Or Stream |
TURKEY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Drainage Area |
0.21 |
Nid Storage |
72 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
12 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Turkey Creek Dam