Lakeside Estate Dam dam
Lakeside Estate Dam
Located in Mecklenburg, North Carolina, Lakeside Estate Dam is a privately owned structure that serves primarily for recreational purposes. The dam, classified as an Earth type, has a hydraulic height of 16 feet and a structural height of 20 feet, with a storage capacity of 53 acre-feet. The dam overlooks the scenic Mcdowell Creek-Tr river and has a surface area of 6.6 acres, making it a popular spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking outdoor activities.
Despite its low hazard potential, Lakeside Estate Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment since September 2017. The dam has not undergone any significant modifications or upgrades in recent years, but it is regularly inspected by state authorities to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. With its tranquil surroundings and ample storage capacity, Lakeside Estate Dam offers visitors a peaceful retreat to enjoy water-based activities and scenic views in the heart of North Carolina.
While Lakeside Estate Dam may not be a major water resource structure, its role in providing recreational opportunities and contributing to the local ecosystem cannot be understated. As climate change continues to impact water resources and ecosystems, the preservation and maintenance of dams like Lakeside Estate Dam are crucial in ensuring the sustainability and resilience of our natural environment. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, a visit to Lakeside Estate Dam offers a chance to appreciate the beauty of nature while also gaining a deeper understanding of the importance of responsible water management practices.
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 Lakeside Estate Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mcdowell Creek Nr Charlotte | 1 cfs | → |
| Gar Creek At Sr2074 Nr Croft | · | → |
| Long Creek Near Paw Creek | 2 cfs | → |
| Long Creek Nr Rhyne | 10 cfs | → |
| Killian Creek Near Mariposa | 9 cfs | → |
| W. Br Rocky R B Mth Of S Prong R Nr Cornelius | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lakeside Estate Dam.
Boat launches
- Neck Road 5744, Huntersville
- Nc 73 Mecklenburg County
- Riverbend Boat Ramp
- Shipley Lane Lincoln County
- Seipel Drive 8335, Denver
- East Charlotte Avenue Downtown
Campgrounds
- Shepherds Field
- Mcdowell Nature Preserve
- Sign Language
- Ebenezer County Park
- Hounds Gateway Campground
- Kings Mountain State Park
Fishing spots
- Mountain Island Park Fishing Access
- Benfield Creek
- Buck Branch
- Abbotts Creek
- Buddle Branch
- Badin Lake Lakemont Rd
Track Lakeside Estate Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lakeside Estate Dam
Where does the data for Lakeside Estate 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 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 Lakeside Estate Dam.