Tdcj Ellis Unit Dam
Texas — Walker County — OFF CH-TURKEY CREEK
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Walker |
| River | OFF CH-TURKEY CREEK |
| Coordinates | 30.89232, -95.45041 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,940 ft |
| NID Storage | 696 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 696 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | March 22, 1983 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1964 |
| Primary Purpose | Irrigation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.