Turner Dam
Turner Dam is an earth dam located in Coleman County, Texas, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Turner Dam
The primary purpose of Turner Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Allen Turner (private). It impounds the Tr-elm Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 1,147 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 171 acre-feet. Completed in 1974, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 12/02/1974. That was over 51 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Coleman |
| River/Stream | Tr-elm Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.62500, -99.62833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,147 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 171 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 171 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ALLEN TURNER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/02/1974 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06218 |
| Federal ID | TX06218 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |