Lakepointe Corporate Center Dam dam
Lakepointe Corporate Center Dam
The Lakepointe Corporate Center Dam in Charlotte, North Carolina, stands as a crucial structure for flood risk reduction along the King's Branch-Tr River. Completed in 1999, this private-owned earth dam boasts a hydraulic height of 31 feet and a structural height of 38 feet, with a significant storage capacity of 10.2 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, serving as a vital safeguard against potential inundation in the region.
Despite its essential role in mitigating flood risks, the Lakepointe Corporate Center Dam has been designated as having a high hazard potential, highlighting the importance of regular inspections and maintenance. The dam's condition was assessed as fair during the last inspection in January 2020, with an inspection frequency of every two years. With a hazard potential of high, it is crucial that the dam's owners and regulatory agencies continue to prioritize its upkeep to ensure the safety of the surrounding area and the integrity of the structure.
As one of the key flood risk reduction structures in Mecklenburg County, the Lakepointe Corporate Center Dam serves as a critical defense against potential flooding events. With its strategic location and significant storage capacity, this dam plays a vital role in protecting the local community from the dangers of high water levels. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to recognize the importance of structures like the Lakepointe Corporate Center Dam in safeguarding our environment and communities against the impacts of extreme weather events.
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 Lakepointe Corporate Center Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Taggart Creek At West Boulevard Nr Charlotte | 0 cfs | → |
| Irwin Creek Near Charlotte | 17 cfs | → |
| Stewart Creek At West Morehead St At Charlotte | 11 cfs | → |
| Coffey Creek Nr Charlotte | 2 cfs | → |
| Stewart Creek At State St At Charlotte | 13 cfs | → |
| Paw Cr At Wilkinson Blvd Nr Charlotte | 7 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lakepointe Corporate Center Dam.
Boat launches
- Wilkinson Boulevard Belmont
- East Charlotte Avenue Downtown
- Soldier Road 15299, Mecklenburg County
- Copperhead Island Mecklenburg County
- Riverbend Boat Ramp
- Neck Road 5744, Huntersville
Campgrounds
- Mcdowell Nature Preserve
- Sign Language
- Ebenezer County Park
- Kings Mountain State Park
- Hounds Gateway Campground
- Andrew Jackson State Park
Fishing spots
- Mountain Island Park Fishing Access
- Buck Branch
- Benfield Creek
- Abbotts Creek
- Arrowhead Lake
- Badin Lake Lakemont Rd
Track Lakepointe Corporate Center Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lakepointe Corporate Center Dam
Where does the data for Lakepointe Corporate Center 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 Lakepointe Corporate Center Dam.