Quail Hollow West Dam dam
Quail Hollow West Dam
Quail Hollow West Dam, located in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a privately owned structure that serves primarily for recreational purposes. The dam regulates the flow of Little Sugar Creek-Tr and provides a storage capacity of 23.4 acre-feet. With a hydraulic height of 13 feet and a structural height of 15 feet, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area. Despite its fair condition assessment and high hazard potential, the dam is regularly inspected by the NCDEQ Dam Safety Program to ensure its safety and functionality.
Although the dam was completed in an unspecified year, its impact on the surrounding environment and water supply is evident. The dam has a surface area of 3.9 acres and drains a 26-square-mile area, highlighting its importance in managing water levels and preventing flooding in the region. The last inspection in December 2020 revealed the dam's fair condition, prompting ongoing monitoring and maintenance efforts to address any potential risks or issues that may arise. As a key feature in the local landscape, Quail Hollow West Dam showcases the intersection of water resource management and recreational activities in the area.
With its strategic location and vital role in water regulation, Quail Hollow West Dam stands as a testament to the importance of responsible dam ownership and maintenance. The dam's association with the NCDEQ Dam Safety Program ensures that it meets regulatory standards and contributes to the overall safety and well-being of the community. As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, the presence of well-managed dams like Quail Hollow West Dam becomes increasingly essential in ensuring sustainable water management practices for future generations.
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 Quail Hollow West Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Sugar C At Archdale Dr At Charlotte | 32 cfs | → |
| Little Sugar Creek At Pineville | 20 cfs | → |
| Mcmullen Cr At Sharon View Rd Near Charlotte | 1 cfs | → |
| Sugar Creek At Nc 51 Near Pineville | 37 cfs | → |
| Little Hope Cr At Seneca Place At Charlotte | 0 cfs | → |
| Four Mile Creek Near Pineville | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Quail Hollow West Dam.
Boat launches
- Soldier Road 15299, Mecklenburg County
- Copperhead Island Mecklenburg County
- New Gray Rock Road Tega Cay
- Piedmont Medical Center Trail York County
- Windward Drive Tega Cay
- Wilkinson Boulevard Belmont
Campgrounds
- Sign Language
- Mcdowell Nature Preserve
- Ebenezer County Park
- Andrew Jackson State Park
- Cane Creek Park
- Williams Farm
Fishing spots
- Mountain Island Park Fishing Access
- Buck Branch
- Arrowhead Lake
- Abbotts Creek
- Badin Lake Lakemont Rd
- Benfield Creek
Track Quail Hollow West Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Quail Hollow West Dam
Where does the data for Quail Hollow West 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 High 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 Quail Hollow West Dam.