Turkey Pen Farm Dam, also known as B Taylor Dam, is a private dam situated in Mills River, North Carolina, along the Dog Creek.
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With a hydraulic height of 13.3 feet and a structural height of 17 feet, this earth dam primarily serves for recreational purposes with a storage capacity of 12 acre-feet. The dam, with a length of 75 feet and a surface area of 1.5 acres, is regulated by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its satisfactory condition.
This high-hazard potential dam, owned privately, is maintained in a satisfactory state and falls under state jurisdiction for regulation and enforcement. The last inspection in January 2015 deemed the dam to be in good condition, meeting guidelines for emergency action plans and risk management measures. Its location in Transylvania County, North Carolina, highlights its significance as a vital water resource structure for the area, demonstrating the importance of proactive maintenance and regulatory oversight to ensure public safety and environmental protection in the face of changing climate conditions.
Dam Length |
75 |
River Or Stream |
Dog Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
13.3 |
Nid Storage |
12 |
Structural Height |
17 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
17 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Davidson River Recreation Area
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Davidson River Campground
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Davidson River
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White Pines Group Campground
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North Mills River
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WF-3
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South Fork From Confluence With Pigeon Br To Nf Boundary
Nf Boundary To Confluence With North Fork
North Fork From Bottom Of Spillway Of Hendersonville Reservoir To Confluence With South Fork
Mills River From Confluence Of North/South Forks To Confluence With Foster Creek
East Fork From Us Highway 276 To Confluence Of Dark Prong And Yellowstone Prong
Dark Prong From Headwaters To Confluence East Fork And Yellowstone Prong