Turner Shoals Dam

North Carolina — Polk County

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyPolk
Coordinates35.33530, -82.18780

Physical Characteristics

NID Height87 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length665 ft
NID Storage16,530 acre-ft
Max Storage16,530 acre-ft
Surface Area438 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1925
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerPolk County

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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.

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