Ticer Branch Dam
Ticer Branch Dam is an earth dam located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Ticer Branch Dam
The primary purpose of Ticer Branch Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Charlotte Douglas International Airport (local government). It impounds the Ticer Branch.
The dam stands 18 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 81 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.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Mecklenburg |
| River/Stream | Ticer Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.23720, -80.96590 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 81 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Charlotte Douglas International Airport |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC06566 |
| Federal ID | NC06566 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |