Turkey Track Ranch Dam
Turkey Track Ranch Dam is an earth dam located in Hutchinson County, Texas, built in 1959. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Turkey Track Ranch Dam
The primary purpose of Turkey Track Ranch Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Turkey Track Ranch Inc Et Al (private). It impounds the Bent Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 435 acre-feet. Completed in 1959, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Hutchinson |
| River/Stream | Bent Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.88833, -101.17500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 435 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 435 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | TURKEY TRACK RANCH INC ET AL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03702 |
| Federal ID | TX03702 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |