Pine Lake Country Club Dam
Pine Lake Country Club Dam is an earth dam located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Pine Lake Country Club Dam
The primary purpose of Pine Lake Country Club Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Pine Lake Country Club, Inc. (private). It impounds the Ut To Irvins Creek near Charlotte.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 51 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 12/03/2024.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Mecklenburg |
| Nearest City | Charlotte |
| River/Stream | Ut To Irvins Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.16530, -80.68670 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 33 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Pine Lake Country Club, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/03/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00418 |
| Federal ID | NC00418 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |