Turkey Creek Dam

Low HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyFranklin
Nearest CitySicily Island
River/StreamTurkey Creek
Coordinates31.90401, -91.76468

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height40 ft
Dam Height40 ft
Dam Length4,500 ft
Year Completed1953 (73 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage85,000 acre-ft
Max Storage85,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage34,000 acre-ft
Surface Area3,845 acres
Drainage Area163 sq mi
Max Discharge23,700 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerFranklin Parish Police Jury
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
Last Inspection09/19/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDLA00029
Federal IDLA00029
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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