Coffey Creek Dam
Coffey Creek Dam is an other dam located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Coffey Creek Dam
Coffey Creek Dam is a dam in Mecklenburg, North Carolina. The dam is owned by Charlotte Douglas International Airport (private). It impounds the Coffey Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 711 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 174 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/04/2024.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The North Carolina dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Mecklenburg |
| River/Stream | Coffey Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.19162, -80.94194 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 711 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 174 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 174 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Charlotte Douglas International Airport |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/04/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC06497 |
| Federal ID | NC06497 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |