Philip Turner Dam dam
Philip Turner Dam
Philip Turner Dam, located in Cleveland, North Carolina, serves as a recreational haven along the First Broad River. This earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 13.5 feet, with a structural height of 14.9 feet and a length of 197 feet. While its primary purpose is recreation, the dam also contributes to flood control and water management in the region.
Despite not being state-regulated, the dam has a significant hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition. In terms of safety measures, the dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared, and there is no information available on risk assessment or management measures. The last inspection conducted on the dam was in January 2019, with an inspection frequency of 0, indicating a potential lack of regular monitoring and maintenance.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Philip Turner Dam presents an intriguing case study in the intersection of recreational use, hazard potential, and the need for proper safety protocols and maintenance. With its location along the First Broad River and its significant hydraulic height, the dam underscores the importance of regular inspections, risk assessments, and emergency preparedness to ensure the safety of both the dam structure and the surrounding community.
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 Philip Turner Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| First Broad River Near Casar | 19 cfs | → |
| Broad River Near Boiling Springs | 392 cfs | → |
| Indian Creek Near Laboratory | 13 cfs | → |
| Broad River Near Blacksburg | 338 cfs | → |
| Long Creek Near Bessemer City | 4 cfs | → |
| Jacob Fork At Ramsey | 7 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Philip Turner Dam.
Boat launches
- First Broad River Trail Shelby
- John H. Moss Lake Recreation Park
- Lakeshore Drive Cleveland County
- Sandy Ford Road 1925, Chesnee
- Weaver Lane Burke County
- East Charlotte Avenue Downtown
Campgrounds
- Shelby Mission Camp
- John H. Moss Lake City Campground
- Hounds Gateway Campground
- Garner Creek Backcountry Campsite
- Garner Creek
- Kings Mountain State Park
Fishing spots
- Mountain Island Park Fishing Access
- Benfield Creek
- Johns Creek Lake
- Sedalia Lake
- Blood Creek
- Macedonia Lake
Track Philip Turner Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Philip Turner Dam
Where does the data for Philip Turner 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 Significant 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 Philip Turner Dam.