Turkey Creek Dam
Low HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Sicily Island |
| River/Stream | Turkey Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.90401, -91.76468 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 85,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 85,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3,845 acres |
| Drainage Area | 163 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 23,700 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Franklin Parish Police Jury |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/19/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |