Beverly Crest Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Beverly Crest Dam, located in Charlotte, North Carolina, stands as a private water resource structure along Mcalpine Creek.


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Summary

The dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a serene five-acre surface area for visitors to enjoy. With a hydraulic height of 17.9 feet and a structural height of 24.9 feet, the dam holds a total of 460 acre-feet of storage, making it a significant asset for water management in the region.

Managed and regulated by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, Beverly Crest Dam has been deemed to have a high hazard potential due to its location and size. Despite this classification, the dam's condition assessment in February 2020 reported it to be in satisfactory condition. Regular inspections are conducted every two years to ensure the dam's structural integrity and safety measures are up to standard, with emergency action plans in place should the need arise.

As an essential part of Mecklenburg County's water infrastructure, Beverly Crest Dam serves not only as a recreational spot but also as a crucial element in managing the water flow of Mcalpine Creek. With its significant storage capacity and regulated maintenance schedule, the dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management in the region, ensuring both safety and enjoyment for residents and visitors alike.

Dam Length

296

River Or Stream

Mcalpine Creek-Tr

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

5

Hydraulic Height

17.9

Drainage Area

72

Nid Storage

460

Structural Height

24.9

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

25
       
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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.