Second Broad River Ws #11-6a Dam
Second Broad River Ws #11-6a Dam is an earth dam located in McDowell County, North Carolina, built in 1992. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Second Broad River Ws #11-6a Dam
The primary purpose of Second Broad River Ws #11-6a Dam 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 Soil/water Conservation District (local government). It impounds the Second Broad River near Fero.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 410 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1992, the structure is 34 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 06/08/2022.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | McDowell |
| Nearest City | Fero |
| River/Stream | Second Broad River |
| Coordinates | 35.59130, -82.00920 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 410 ft |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 180 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Rutherford County Soil/Water Conservation District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/08/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05450 |
| Federal ID | NC05450 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |