Heritage Pointe Dam dam
Heritage Pointe Dam
Heritage Pointe Dam, located in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a private earth dam with a primary purpose of recreation along the Mallard Creek-Tr river. Standing at a hydraulic height of 10.1 feet and a structural height of 11.4 feet, the dam spans 168 feet in length and has a storage capacity of 1.5 acre-feet. Despite not being state-regulated, the dam is inspected regularly, with the last assessment in November 2019 rating its condition as fair. With a significant hazard potential, the dam serves as a key feature for outdoor enthusiasts and water resource aficionados in the area.
The dam, part of a private property in Mecklenburg County, provides a surface area of 0.33 acres for recreational activities and offers a peaceful retreat for visitors seeking to engage with nature. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, its emergency action plan status and risk management measures remain unspecified, raising potential concerns for public safety in the event of a dam failure. As an essential component of the local landscape, Heritage Pointe Dam underscores the delicate balance between water resource management and recreational access, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance efforts to ensure its continued function and safety.
With its proximity to the city of Charlotte and the Wilmington District, Heritage Pointe Dam represents a valuable asset for the community, attracting visitors and residents alike with its scenic location and recreational opportunities. As a privately owned structure, the dam's condition and safety standards are crucial considerations for stakeholders and authorities, emphasizing the need for effective risk assessment, emergency preparedness, and ongoing maintenance practices. Whether enjoying a leisurely day by the water or exploring the surrounding natural beauty, Heritage Pointe Dam stands as a testament to the intersection of water resources, climate resilience, and public enjoyment in the heart of North Carolina.
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 Heritage Pointe Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mallard Cr Bl Stony Cr Nr Harrisburg | 5 cfs | → |
| Reedy Creek At Sr 2803 Nr Charlotte | · | → |
| Clarke Creek Near Harrisburg | 2 cfs | → |
| Briar Creek Near Charlotte | 1 cfs | → |
| Irwin Cr At Statesville Ave At Charlotte | 1 cfs | → |
| Gar Creek At Sr2074 Nr Croft | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Heritage Pointe Dam.
Boat launches
- Neck Road 5744, Huntersville
- Riverbend Boat Ramp
- Nc 73 Mecklenburg County
- East Charlotte Avenue Downtown
- Shipley Lane Lincoln County
- Seipel Drive 8335, Denver
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Mountain Island Park Fishing Access
- Buck Branch
- Abbotts Creek
- Badin Lake Lakemont Rd
- Buddle Branch
- Arrowhead Lake
Track Heritage Pointe Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Heritage Pointe Dam
Where does the data for Heritage Pointe 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 Significant 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 Heritage Pointe Dam.