University Place On The Green Dam

Mallard Creek· Mecklenburg, North Carolina· Built 1997· Earth·
High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

University Place On The Green Dam is classified as high hazard in North Carolina. It was completed in 1997 and is 29 years old. Its primary use is recreation. 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 Length320 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage12 acre-ft
Normal Storage6 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Year Completed1997 (29 years old)
NID IDNC05326

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: December 21, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NCDEQ, DEMLR, Dam Safety Program

Ownership

WRPV XIII AG Charoltte, LP

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of University Place On The Green Dam?

University Place On The Green 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 University Place On The Green Dam?

University Place On The Green Dam is owned by WRPV XIII AG Charoltte, LP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was University Place On The Green Dam built?

University Place On The Green Dam was completed in 1997, making it 29 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of University Place On The Green Dam?

University Place On The Green Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

When was University Place On The Green Dam last inspected?

University Place On The Green Dam was last inspected on December 21, 2021. 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.