Quellin Subdivision Dam is an earth dam located in Union County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 122 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Quellin Subdivision Dam
The primary purpose of Quellin Subdivision Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Quelin Homeowners Association of Union, Inc. (private). It impounds the Twelvemile Creek near Waxhaw.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 122 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 10 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 01/02/2025.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Union |
| Nearest City | Waxhaw |
| River/Stream | Twelvemile Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.95490, -80.77170 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 122 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Quelin Homeowners Association of Union, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 01/02/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05578 |
| Federal ID | NC05578 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |