Clearwater Lake Dam At Runaway Bay

North Carolina — Mecklenburg County — McAlpine Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMecklenburg
RiverMcAlpine Creek
Coordinates35.15780, -80.74230

Physical Characteristics

NID Height16 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length400 ft
NID Storage25 acre-ft
Max Storage25 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionFebruary 26, 2025
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1984
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerKV San Remo Apartments, LLC

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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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