Ballantyne Lower Dam

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMecklenburg
River/StreamMcAlpine Creek
Coordinates35.05120, -80.84650

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height34 ft
Dam Length290 ft
Year Completed1997 (29 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage19 acre-ft
Max Storage19 acre-ft
Normal Storage11 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge307 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerPost Ballantyne, LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection12/03/2024
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC05319
Federal IDNC05319
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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