Westinghouse Corp. Dam
Westinghouse Corp. Dam is an earth dam located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Westinghouse Corp. Dam
Westinghouse Corp. Dam is a dam in Mecklenburg, North Carolina. The dam is owned by Siemens Energy, Inc. (private). It impounds the Lake Wylie.
The dam stands 41 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 197 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, 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 12/20/2023.
At 41 feet, this dam is taller than 88% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Mecklenburg |
| River/Stream | Lake Wylie |
| Coordinates | 35.14140, -80.99120 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 197 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 197 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 158 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Siemens Energy, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/20/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC03411 |
| Federal ID | NC03411 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |