Turner Shoals Dam
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Polk |
| Nearest City | Forest City |
| River/Stream | Green River |
| Coordinates | 35.33530, -82.18780 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 87 ft |
| Dam Length | 665 ft |
| Year Completed | 1925 (101 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 16,530 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 16,530 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13,776 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 438 acres |
| Drainage Area | 138 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 34,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Polk County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 01/23/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |