Charles L. Turner Reservoir Dam dam
Charles L. Turner Reservoir Dam
The Charles L. Turner Reservoir Dam, also known as the Siler City Water Supply Lower Dam, is a vital water resource infrastructure located on the Rocky River in Chatham, North Carolina. Owned by the local government, this concrete gravity dam was completed in 2009 with a primary purpose of water supply. With a height of 12 feet and a hydraulic height of 9 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 150 acre-feet, providing essential water resources to the region.
Regulated by the NCDEQ Dam Safety Program, the Charles L. Turner Reservoir Dam has a high hazard potential and is classified as being in fair condition as of the last assessment in 2017. The dam features state-of-the-art design and construction techniques to ensure the safety and reliability of the structure. With regular inspections and enforcement by regulatory agencies, the dam plays a crucial role in water management and supply for the community of Siler City and the surrounding areas along the Rocky River.
Overall, the Charles L. Turner Reservoir Dam is a key component of the water infrastructure in Chatham County, North Carolina. With its modern design, operational efficiency, and adherence to safety guidelines, the dam serves as a testament to effective water resource management in the region. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam exemplifies the importance of sustainable water supply systems and the critical role dams play in ensuring water security for communities.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Charles L. Turner Reservoir Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky R At Sr1300 Nr Crutchfield Crossroads | 2 cfs | → |
| Tick Creek Near Mount Vernon Springs | 1 cfs | → |
| Deep River At Ramseur | 13 cfs | → |
| Haw River Near Bynum | 118 cfs | → |
| Cane Creek Near Orange Grove | 0 cfs | → |
| Deep River At Moncure | 54 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Charles L. Turner Reservoir Dam.
Boat launches
- Lakeview Drive Alamance County
- Haw River Trail Alamance County
- Graham Paddle Access Graham
- Hanks Chapel Road 2765, Town Of Pittsboro
- Homeview Road Burlington
- Jordan Dam Road 935, Chatham County
Campgrounds
- Hagan-Stone Park
- Parkers Creek State Rec Area - Jordan Lake
- Poplar Point State Rec Area - Jordan Lake
- Crosswinds State Rec Area - Jordan Lake
- San Lee County Park
- Shallow Ford Campsites
Fishing spots
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About Charles L. Turner Reservoir Dam
Where does the data for Charles L. Turner Reservoir Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the High hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Charles L. Turner Reservoir Dam.