Waverly Lake Dam
Waverly Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Waverly Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Waverly Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Waverly Swim Club, Inc. (private). It impounds the Mcalpine Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 373 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 110 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1952, 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 |
| River/Stream | Mcalpine Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.20970, -80.70400 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 373 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,001 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Waverly Swim Club, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/25/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01240 |
| Federal ID | NC01240 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |