Quail Hollow West Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Quail Hollow West Dam, located in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a privately owned structure that serves primarily for recreational purposes.


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Summary

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 Length

200

River Or Stream

Little Sugar Ck.-Tr

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

3.9

Hydraulic Height

13

Drainage Area

26

Nid Storage

23.4

Structural Height

15

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

15
       
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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.