Charles L. Turner Reservoir Dam

North Carolina — Chatham County — Rocky River

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyChatham
RiverRocky River
Coordinates35.76285, -79.45560

Physical Characteristics

NID Height12 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length170 ft
NID Storage150 acre-ft
Max Storage150 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJanuary 15, 2025
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed2009
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerTown of Siler City
Other NameSiler City Water Supply Lower Dam, Rocky River Lower Dam

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.

Back to All Dams More Dams in North Carolina