1516 Glenn Valley Dam

Mecklenburg, North Carolina· Earth·
High Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

1516 Glenn Valley Dam is classified as high hazard in North Carolina. Its primary use is other. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Length357 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage11 acre-ft
Normal Storage8 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
NID IDNC06222

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: April 12, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NCDEQ, DEMLR, Dam Safety Program

Ownership

Mazen Chakra

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of 1516 Glenn Valley Dam?

1516 Glenn Valley Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates 1516 Glenn Valley Dam?

1516 Glenn Valley Dam is owned by Mazen Chakra (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of 1516 Glenn Valley Dam?

1516 Glenn Valley Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

When was 1516 Glenn Valley Dam last inspected?

1516 Glenn Valley Dam was last inspected on April 12, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.