Peter's Lake Dam At The Villas Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Peter's Lake Dam at The Villas, also known as Larson Dam, is a private earth dam located in Charlotte, North Carolina.


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Summary

Managed by the private owner, this dam has a primary purpose of recreation, offering a serene environment for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy. Situated on Sixmile Creek-Tr, this dam boasts a hydraulic height of 8.2 feet and a structural height of 11.2 feet, providing a tranquil surface area of 5.9 acres.

With a normal storage capacity of 21.5 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 26.4 acre-feet, Peter's Lake Dam at The Villas serves as a popular spot for recreational activities in Mecklenburg County. Although classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2020 deemed it to be in fair condition, ensuring the safety of those who frequent the area. Regular inspections and a designated emergency action plan further contribute to the dam's overall safety and risk management measures.

Surrounded by the natural beauty of North Carolina, Peter's Lake Dam at The Villas offers a peaceful retreat for water resource enthusiasts and climate advocates to appreciate the importance of sustainable dam management. From its recreational purpose to its strategic design elements, this dam stands as a testament to the harmonious coexistence of human enjoyment and environmental conservation in the heart of Charlotte.

Dam Length

300

River Or Stream

Sixmile Creek-Tr

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

5.9

Hydraulic Height

8.2

Drainage Area

218

Nid Storage

26.4

Structural Height

11.2

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

11
       
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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.