Challis Lake Dam
Challis 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 fair condition assessment.
About Challis Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Challis Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Challis Farm Homeowners Association, Inc. (private). It impounds the Mcalpine Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 465 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 175 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 12/05/2023.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Mecklenburg |
| River/Stream | Mcalpine Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.09040, -80.82200 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 465 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 106 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Challis Farm Homeowners Association, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/05/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00387 |
| Federal ID | NC00387 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |