2nd Broad River Watershed Dam #23
2nd Broad River Watershed Dam #23 is an earth dam located in Rutherford County, North Carolina, built in 1979. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About 2nd Broad River Watershed Dam #23
The primary purpose of 2nd Broad River Watershed Dam #23 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Rutherford County (local government). It impounds the Stoney Creek near Bostic.
The dam stands 54 feet tall and stretches 949 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 770 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/22/2025.
At 54 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The North Carolina dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Rutherford |
| Nearest City | Bostic |
| River/Stream | Stoney Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.52130, -81.98370 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Length | 949 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 770 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 770 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Rutherford County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/22/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC04104 |
| Federal ID | NC04104 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |