Broadwell Lake Dam
Broadwell Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Bladen County, North Carolina, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Broadwell Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Broadwell Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Brolanco Corporation (private). It impounds the Ellis Creek near Elizabethtown.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 1,500 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 346 acre-feet. Completed in 1974, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 02/20/2013. That was over 13 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Bladen |
| Nearest City | Elizabethtown |
| River/Stream | Ellis Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.80010, -78.65160 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 346 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 346 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 288 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 17 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Brolanco Corporation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/20/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01176 |
| Federal ID | NC01176 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |