Methodist Home Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Methodist Home Dam, located in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a privately owned structure designed for recreational purposes on Briar Creek - Tributary.


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Summary

Completed in 1997, this earth-type dam stands at a hydraulic height of 11 feet and a structural height of 19.8 feet, with a length of 200 feet. It boasts a normal storage capacity of 40 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 804 cubic feet per second, serving a drainage area of 400 square miles.

Despite its fair condition assessment as of February 2020, Methodist Home Dam is classified as having a high hazard potential. The dam is state-regulated and subject to regular inspections, with a frequency of every 2 years. The dam safety program under NCDEQ plays a crucial role in overseeing the enforcement, permitting, and inspection processes to ensure public safety and environmental protection in the region.

With a storage capacity of 78 acre-feet and a surface area of 4 acres, Methodist Home Dam provides both recreational opportunities and flood control benefits to the surrounding community. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the maintenance and monitoring of dams like Methodist Home become increasingly important in safeguarding against potential risks and ensuring the sustainable management of water infrastructure in the face of evolving environmental challenges.

Year Completed

1997

Dam Length

200

River Or Stream

Briar Creek - Trib.

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

4

Hydraulic Height

11

Drainage Area

400

Nid Storage

78

Structural Height

19.8

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

20
       
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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.