Turpin Dam
North Carolina — Mecklenburg County — Walker Creek
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Mecklenburg |
| River | Walker Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.10040, -80.99870 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 440 ft |
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | December 7, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1979 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | SYC Properties, LLC |
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.