Ballantyne Lower Dam
North Carolina — Mecklenburg County — McAlpine Creek
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Mecklenburg |
| River | McAlpine Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.05120, -80.84650 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 290 ft |
| NID Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | December 3, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1997 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Post Ballantyne, LLC |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.