Ferrelltown Lake Dam
Ferrelltown Lake Dam is a concrete dam located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Ferrelltown Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Ferrelltown Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Pulte Home Company, Llc (private). It impounds the Ferrelltown Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 144 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 01/06/2022.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Mecklenburg |
| River/Stream | Ferrelltown Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.39460, -80.79140 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Pulte Home Company, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 01/06/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC03463 |
| Federal ID | NC03463 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |