Turkey Creek WS SCS Site 11a Dam, located in Brown County, Texas, is a vital flood risk reduction structure designed by the USDA NRCS in 1968.
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This earth dam stands at a height of 38 feet and stretches 1200 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 843 acre-feet to regulate the flow of the TR-Turkey Creek. The dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock and small fish pond maintenance, in addition to flood risk reduction.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Turkey Creek Dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential flood hazards. With a maximum discharge capacity of 5250 cubic feet per second and an uncontrolled spillway width of 70 feet, the dam is equipped to handle moderate risk levels. The condition assessment of the dam is currently not rated, highlighting the need for regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its continued effectiveness in protecting the community and environment.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
1200 |
Dam Height |
38 |
River Or Stream |
TR-TURKEY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13 |
Hydraulic Height |
38 |
Drainage Area |
2.42 |
Nid Storage |
843 |
Structural Height |
38 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 4 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
38 |
Pecan Bayou Nr Cross Cut
|
436cfs |
Jim Ned Ck At Cr 140 Nr Coleman
|
0cfs |
Hords Ck Nr Coleman
|
0cfs |
Copperas Ck At Fm 2247 Nr Comanche
|
2cfs |
Sabana Rv Nr De Leon
|
0cfs |
Deep Ck At Moran
|
0cfs |