Ballantyne Lower Dam

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina

River/Stream: McAlpine Creek

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
34 ft
Dam Length
290 ft
Reservoir Storage
19 acre-ft
Year Completed
1997
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
308 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2024-12-03

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NC05319
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
35.05120, -80.84650
Age
29 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.