Turkey Creek Water Park Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Turkey Creek Water Park Dam, also known as Turman Lake, is a state-owned structure located in Hickory, Mississippi.
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Summary
Built in 1980 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 41 feet and stretches for 1370 feet along Turkey Creek. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, with a normal storage capacity of 2429 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 7526 acre-feet.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the dam is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its stability and safety. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2020 deemed it satisfactory. However, its risk assessment is classified as very high, emphasizing the need for ongoing monitoring and risk management measures.
Surrounded by a surface area of 260 acres and serving a drainage area of 5.76 square miles, Turkey Creek Water Park Dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the region. Its controlled spillway and uncontrolled outlet gates contribute to its flood risk reduction capabilities, while its designation as a high-hazard dam underscores the importance of continued maintenance and oversight to protect the surrounding communities and ecosystems.
Year Completed |
1980 |
Dam Length |
1370 |
Dam Height |
41 |
River Or Stream |
TURKEY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
260 |
Drainage Area |
5.76 |
Nid Storage |
7526 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
41 |
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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 Water Park Dam