Cabarrus Country Club Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Cabarrus Country Club Lake Dam is a private earth dam located in Cabarrus, North Carolina, near the city of Roberta Mills.


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Summary

Built in 1965, the dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, with a storage capacity of 63 acre-feet and a surface area of 15.6 acres. The dam has a hydraulic height of 11 feet and a structural height of 16 feet, with a length of 576 feet. It is situated on the Coddle Creek-Os river system and is under the jurisdiction of the Wilmington District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.

Despite being privately owned, Cabarrus Country Club Lake Dam is not regulated by the state and has a low hazard potential, with a satisfactory condition assessment as of the last inspection in September 2015. The dam has not been modified in recent years and does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place. The risk assessment and management measures for the dam are currently unspecified, and there are no inundation maps or designated emergency contacts updated for potential incidents.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Cabarrus Country Club Lake Dam an interesting case study in private dam ownership and management, with a focus on recreational use rather than flood control or water supply. The dam's location in a rural area with limited associated structures and a low hazard potential highlights the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure. Further research and monitoring of this dam could provide valuable insights into the impact of private ownership on dam safety and resilience in the face of changing climate conditions.

Year Completed

1965

Dam Length

576

River Or Stream

Coddle Creek-Os

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

15.6

Hydraulic Height

11

Nid Storage

63

Structural Height

16

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

16
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.