Turner May Dam is an earth dam located in Nolan County, Texas, built in 1950. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 29 ft29 ft tall and 680 ft long, taller than 65% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Turner May Dam
The primary purpose of Turner May Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Jack Turner May (private). It impounds the Tr-rough Creek near Sweetwater.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 680 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 160 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 05/20/2011. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Nolan |
| Nearest City | Sweetwater |
| River/Stream | Tr-rough Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.47178, -100.48018 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 680 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 5,001 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Jack Turner May |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 05/20/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04916 |
| Federal ID | TX04916 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |