Sharon Lake Upper Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMecklenburg
Nearest CityCharlotte
River/StreamLittle Sugar Creek
Coordinates35.12330, -80.87430

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Length320 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage29 acre-ft
Max Storage29 acre-ft
Normal Storage24 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerBRR Quail Run, LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection02/25/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC01696
Federal IDNC01696
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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