Forest Lake Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMecklenburg
Nearest CityCharlotte
River/StreamMcAlpine Creek
Coordinates35.20510, -80.71920

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Length500 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage60 acre-ft
Max Storage60 acre-ft
Normal Storage52 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerPreserve Forest, LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection02/26/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC01691
Federal IDNC01691
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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