Pellynwood Lake Dam

North Carolina — Mecklenburg County — McAlpine Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMecklenburg
RiverMcAlpine Creek
Coordinates35.13400, -80.79170

Physical Characteristics

NID Height21 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length175 ft
NID Storage73 acre-ft
Max Storage73 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionFebruary 25, 2025
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerPellyn Wood Homeowners Association, Inc.

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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.

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