Waddell Lake Dam
Waddell Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Waddell Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Waddell Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Emily R Nolan (private). It impounds the Beaverdam Creek near Red River, Sc.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1956, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 12/03/2024.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Mecklenburg |
| Nearest City | Red River, Sc |
| River/Stream | Beaverdam Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.20700, -80.98360 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 23 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Emily R Nolan |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/03/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00402 |
| Federal ID | NC00402 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |