American Legion Lake Dam
American Legion Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About American Legion Lake Dam
The primary purpose of American Legion Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Charlotte (local government). It impounds the Beaverdam Creek near Red River, Sc.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 330 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 12/05/2023.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Mecklenburg |
| Nearest City | Red River, Sc |
| River/Stream | Beaverdam Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.18230, -80.96440 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Max Discharge | 3 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of Charlotte |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/05/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00221 |
| Federal ID | NC00221 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |