Scott Braswell Dam
Scott Braswell Dam is an earth dam located in Nash County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Scott Braswell Dam
The primary purpose of Scott Braswell Dam is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Red Hill Eggs, Llc (private). It impounds the Sandy Creek.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 1,550 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 46 acre-feet.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 03/31/2004. That was over 22 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Nash |
| River/Stream | Sandy Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.11870, -77.94050 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,550 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 46 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Red Hill Eggs, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Last Inspection | 03/31/2004 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC03632 |
| Federal ID | NC03632 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |