Irwin Creek Flood Protection Dam

North Carolina — Mecklenburg County — Irwin Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMecklenburg
RiverIrwin Creek
Coordinates35.19680, -80.90600

Physical Characteristics

NID Height14 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length1,450 ft
NID Storage0 acre-ft
Max Storage
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionFebruary 13, 2024
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerCharlotte Water, Customer Service and Engineering

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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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