Lakeside Estate Dam
Lakeside Estate Dam is an earth dam located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Lakeside Estate Dam
The primary purpose of Lakeside Estate Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jbh Land Speculators, Llc (private). It impounds the Ut To Mcdowell Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 53 acre-feet.
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 |
| River/Stream | Ut To Mcdowell Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.38260, -80.90350 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JBH Land Speculators, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/03/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC03416 |
| Federal ID | NC03416 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |