Piper Glen Dam
Piper Glen Dam is an earth dam located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, built in 1988. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Piper Glen Dam
The primary purpose of Piper Glen Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Clubcorp Nv Vi, Llc (private). It impounds the Four Mile Creek.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 103 acre-feet. Completed in 1988, the structure is 38 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 12/03/2024.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Mecklenburg |
| River/Stream | Four Mile Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.07390, -80.81320 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 103 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Clubcorp NV VI, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/03/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC04813 |
| Federal ID | NC04813 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |