Turpin Dam
Turpin Dam is an earth dam located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Turpin Dam
The primary purpose of Turpin Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Syc Properties, Llc (private). It impounds the Walker Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 440 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 12/07/2021.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Mecklenburg |
| River/Stream | Walker Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.10040, -80.99870 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 440 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | SYC Properties, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/07/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05316 |
| Federal ID | NC05316 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |