Charlotte Pipe Lake Dam #1 dam
Charlotte Pipe Lake Dam #1
Charlotte Pipe Lake Dam #1, located in Union, North Carolina, is a private dam with a primary purpose of serving as a fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. Built in 1966, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 10 feet and a structural height of 16 feet, with a length of 468 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 58 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 48 acre-feet and a low hazard potential.
Despite being privately owned and not state regulated, Charlotte Pipe Lake Dam #1 is inspected periodically to ensure its safety and integrity. The last inspection conducted in September 2015 rated its condition as "Not Rated," indicating that further assessment may be needed. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and management measures are currently unknown, suggesting a need for additional information on its preparedness and response capabilities in case of emergencies.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Charlotte Pipe Lake Dam #1 will find its historical significance and purpose intriguing, as well as the potential environmental impact it has on the Crooked Creek-Os river system. With its low hazard potential and inspection frequency, this dam serves as a vital infrastructure for local fire protection and aquatic life support, highlighting the importance of private ownership in water resource management. Further exploration into its risk assessment and emergency preparedness measures could provide valuable insights into improving the overall resilience of the dam and surrounding areas.
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 Charlotte Pipe Lake Dam #1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Goose Creek At Sr1525 Nr Indian Trail | 1 cfs | → |
| Goose Cr At Fairview | 14 cfs | → |
| Irvins Creek At Sr3168 Nr Charlotte | 0 cfs | → |
| Mcalpine Cr At Sardis Road Near Charlotte | 2 cfs | → |
| Mcalpine Creek At Sr3150 Nr Idlewild | 0 cfs | → |
| Four Mile Creek Near Pineville | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Charlotte Pipe Lake Dam #1.
Boat launches
- Catawba Nation Greenway Trail York County
- Waterford Trail Rock Hill
- Piedmont Medical Center Trail York County
- New Gray Rock Road Tega Cay
- Soldier Road 15299, Mecklenburg County
- Windward Drive Tega Cay
Campgrounds
- Williams Farm
- Cane Creek Park
- Sign Language
- Andrew Jackson State Park
- Mcdowell Nature Preserve
- Ebenezer County Park
Fishing spots
- Buck Branch
- Mountain Island Park Fishing Access
- Arrowhead Lake
- Blewett Falls Lake Grassy Island
- Badin Lake Lakemont Rd
- Abbotts Creek
Track Charlotte Pipe Lake Dam #1 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Charlotte Pipe Lake Dam #1
Where does the data for Charlotte Pipe Lake Dam #1 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 Low 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 Charlotte Pipe Lake Dam #1.