L B Izzi Dam
L B Izzi Dam is an earth dam located in Cleveland County, North Carolina, built in 1982. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About L B Izzi Dam
The primary purpose of L B Izzi Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Randolph N Biggers (private). It impounds the Broad River near Earl.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 26 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 12/08/2021.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cleveland |
| Nearest City | Earl |
| River/Stream | Broad River |
| Coordinates | 35.23720, -81.59280 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 85 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Randolph N Biggers |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/08/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC02111 |
| Federal ID | NC02111 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |