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Dooly County agrees to sponsor Turkey Creek reservoir study and forms working committee

Dooly County Board of Commissioners · March 2, 2026

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Summary

County commissioners voted to sponsor a proposed Turkey Creek reservoir and established a working committee and advisory board to assist project planning, citing flood prevention, recreation and agricultural water management among project goals.

Representatives of the Ocmulgee Soil & Water Conservation District and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service presented a proposed impoundment on Turkey Creek during the May 15 and June meetings. The project concept described a 1,442‑acre lake with multiple purposes: flood prevention, recreation, fish and wildlife habitat enhancement and agricultural water management. NRCS staff noted the planning process would be lengthy and require multiple permits.

At the May 15 meeting the commission voted to become a co‑sponsor of the project. At the June 19 meeting the Board voted unanimously to become a sponsor, adopt a formal resolution, and create a Turkey Creek Reservoir Project Working Committee and an Advisory Board composed of NRCS staff, local officials and community representatives to guide development and grant pursuit.

The county also authorized the Economic Development Council director and RDC staff to apply for grant funds to support planning and construction phases. County officials emphasized the process would involve extensive permitting and community input before any construction decisions were made.