Turkeypen dam
Turkeypen
Turkeypen is a privately owned recreational dam located in Vonore, Monroe County, Tennessee. Built in 1973 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet and stretches 175 feet in length. With a primary purpose of recreation, Turkeypen offers a tranquil escape for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy the beauty of nature.
Despite its significant hazard potential, Turkeypen has not been rated for its condition assessment. The dam has a moderate risk level and is equipped with uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates. With a maximum storage capacity of 18 acre-feet and a normal storage of 14 acre-feet, Turkeypen contributes to the conservation and management of water resources in the area.
Located on Carrington Branch in the Nashville District, Turkeypen provides a peaceful retreat for outdoor enthusiasts to appreciate the natural surroundings. While its risk level should be monitored, this dam serves as a valuable resource for recreational activities and water conservation efforts in Tennessee.
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 Turkeypen -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cheoah River Nr Bearpen Gap Nr Tapoco | 134 cfs | → |
| Tellico River At Tellico Plains | 108 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Maryville | 139 cfs | → |
| Little River Above Townsend | 102 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Alcoa | 142 cfs | → |
| Valley River At Tomotla | 99 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Turkeypen.
Boat launches
- Calderwood Highway Blount County
- Calderwood Highway 6676, Blount County
- Citico Boat Ramp
- Slickrock Creek Trail Monroe County
- Ballplay Boat Ramp
- Indian Boundary Boat Ramp Monroe County
Campgrounds
- Punkin Center Motorcycle Resort
- Jake Best Campground
- Jake Best
- 14 Flint Gap
- Double Camp/Citgo Creek
- Bear Creek Hunt Camp
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Polecat Branch To Snowbird Picnic Area
- Tn/Nc State Line (Rm 48.0) To Tn360 Bridge (Rm 30.0)
- Owlcamp Branch To Polecat Branch
- Headwaters Near Graham County Line To Nc/Tn State Line
- Headwaters Near Mitchell Lick To Owlcamp Branch
- Natahala Powerhouse To Lake Fontana (River Mile 4)
Track Turkeypen in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Turkeypen
Where does the data for Turkeypen 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 Turkeypen.