Reedy Creek Park Dam #3
Reedy Creek Park Dam #3 is an earth dam located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Reedy Creek Park Dam #3
The primary purpose of Reedy Creek Park Dam #3 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Mecklenburg County Park And Recreation (local government). It impounds the Reedy Creek near Charlotte.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 355 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 71 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 |
| Nearest City | Charlotte |
| River/Stream | Reedy Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.26450, -80.71570 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 355 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/03/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05338 |
| Federal ID | NC05338 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |