Turner Lake Dam
Turner Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Denton County, Texas, built in 1960. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Turner Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Turner Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ail Investment Lp (private). It impounds the Marshal Branch.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 40 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 680 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 9 square miles. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/16/2023.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Texas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Denton |
| River/Stream | Marshal Branch |
| Coordinates | 32.99391, -97.20531 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 680 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 680 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 316 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | AIL INVESTMENT LP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/16/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00594 |
| Federal ID | TX00594 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |