Eagle Lake Dam
Eagle Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Eagle Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Eagle Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Eagle Lake Fishing Club, Inc. (private). It impounds the Coffey Creek near Pineville.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 390 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 300 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1961, 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 01/07/2025.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Mecklenburg |
| Nearest City | Pineville |
| River/Stream | Coffey Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.17960, -80.93930 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 390 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 110 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Eagle Lake Fishing Club, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/07/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00380 |
| Federal ID | NC00380 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |