Northpark Dam
Northpark Dam is an earth dam located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Northpark Dam
The primary purpose of Northpark Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Northpark Property Owners Association (private). It impounds the Mcintyre Creek.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 272 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 10 acre-feet.
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 | Mcintyre Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.31020, -80.85370 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 272 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Northpark Property Owners Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/09/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05335 |
| Federal ID | NC05335 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |