Reddmans Pier Dam dam
Reddmans Pier Dam
Reddmans Pier Dam, also known as Meadow Lake Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Charlotte, North Carolina. This earth-type dam was completed in 1982 and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along Campbell Creek, a tributary of the Catawba River. With a hydraulic height of 10 feet and a structural height of 12.5 feet, the dam helps to control water flow and prevent potential flooding in the area.
The dam has a hazard potential rating of high and was last inspected in February 2020, with a fair condition assessment. It has a normal storage capacity of 12 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 180 cubic feet per second. The dam's associated structures, such as spillways or outlet gates, are not specified in the data. Despite its age, Reddmans Pier Dam continues to play a crucial role in protecting the surrounding community from the risks of flooding, as it is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the North Carolina Dam Safety Program.
Overall, Reddmans Pier Dam is a vital infrastructure for flood risk reduction in Mecklenburg County, ensuring the safety and security of residents in the Charlotte area. Its strategic location and design contribute to the management of water resources in the region, reflecting a commitment to sustainable development and climate resilience. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the importance of structures like Reddmans Pier Dam helps to highlight the interconnectedness of environmental protection and community safety in the face of changing weather patterns and increasing water-related challenges.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Reddmans Pier Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Campbell Creek Nr Charlotte | 0 cfs | → |
| Briar Creek Near Charlotte | 1 cfs | → |
| Mcalpine Creek At Sr3150 Nr Idlewild | 0 cfs | → |
| Irvins Creek At Sr3168 Nr Charlotte | 0 cfs | → |
| Mcalpine Cr At Sardis Road Near Charlotte | 2 cfs | → |
| Reedy Creek At Sr 2803 Nr Charlotte | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Reddmans Pier Dam.
Boat launches
- Wilkinson Boulevard Belmont
- Neck Road 5744, Huntersville
- East Charlotte Avenue Downtown
- Riverbend Boat Ramp
- Soldier Road 15299, Mecklenburg County
- Copperhead Island Mecklenburg County
Campgrounds
- Sign Language
- Mcdowell Nature Preserve
- Ebenezer County Park
- Cane Creek Park
- Andrew Jackson State Park
- Williams Farm
Fishing spots
- Mountain Island Park Fishing Access
- Buck Branch
- Abbotts Creek
- Arrowhead Lake
- Badin Lake Lakemont Rd
- Buddle Branch
Track Reddmans Pier Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Reddmans Pier Dam
Where does the data for Reddmans Pier Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the High hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Reddmans Pier Dam.