Marlwood Lake Dam
Marlwood Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Marlwood Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Marlwood Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Wendy Shanahan (private).
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 318 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 58 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, 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 01/25/2023.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Mecklenburg |
| Nearest City | Stallings |
| Coordinates | 35.19980, -80.70450 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 318 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 26 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Wendy Shanahan |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/25/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00390 |
| Federal ID | NC00390 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |