Mallard Creek Wrf Equalization Basin Dam
Mallard Creek Wrf Equalization Basin Dam is an earth dam located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, built in 1979. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Mallard Creek Wrf Equalization Basin Dam
Mallard Creek Wrf Equalization Basin Dam is a dam in Mecklenburg, North Carolina. The dam is owned by Charlotte Water, Customer Service And Engineering (public utility). It impounds the Mallard Creek.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 0 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 41 acre-feet. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 12/09/2024.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Mecklenburg |
| River/Stream | Mallard Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.33200, -80.69590 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Charlotte Water, Customer Service and Engineering |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/09/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC03404 |
| Federal ID | NC03404 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |