Forest Lake Dam

North Carolina — Mecklenburg County — McAlpine Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMecklenburg
RiverMcAlpine Creek
Coordinates35.20510, -80.71920

Physical Characteristics

NID Height15 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length500 ft
NID Storage60 acre-ft
Max Storage60 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres

Safety Classification

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

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerPreserve Forest, LLC
Other NameLake Point Pond Dam

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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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