Charlotte Pipe Lake Dam #1
Charlotte Pipe Lake Dam #1 is an earth dam located in Union County, North Carolina, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Charlotte Pipe Lake Dam #1
The primary purpose of Charlotte Pipe Lake Dam #1 is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Charlotte Pipe & Foundry Company (private). It impounds the Crooked Creek near Monroe.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 468 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 58 acre-feet. Completed in 1966, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 11/30/2021.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Union |
| Nearest City | Monroe |
| River/Stream | Crooked Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.03120, -80.61290 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 468 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 10 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Charlotte Pipe & Foundry Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/30/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00530 |
| Federal ID | NC00530 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |