Turkey Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam, located in Brown, Texas, serves multiple purposes including flood risk reduction, fire protection, stock or small fish pond, and irrigation.
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Built in 1963 by USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at 40 feet tall with a length of 3200 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 2134 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Dinner Branch, within the Fort Worth District, and is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
With a drainage area of 6.15 square miles and a maximum discharge of 15278 cubic feet per second, the dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 350 feet. The structure includes three uncontrolled outlet gates and has a surface area of 38 acres. Despite being classified as having a moderate risk level, the dam's hazard potential and condition assessment remain undetermined. With no recent inspection data available, stakeholders and water resource enthusiasts may be interested in monitoring the site's risk management measures and emergency action plan development.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
3200 |
Dam Height |
40 |
River Or Stream |
DINNER BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
38 |
Hydraulic Height |
40 |
Drainage Area |
6.15 |
Nid Storage |
2134 |
Structural Height |
40 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 3 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
40 |
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 |