Second Broad River Ws #11-14 Dam
Second Broad River Ws #11-14 Dam is an earth dam located in McDowell County, North Carolina, built in 1994. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Second Broad River Ws #11-14 Dam
The primary purpose of Second Broad River Ws #11-14 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 Forest City.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 210 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 137 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1994, the structure is 32 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 07/20/2022.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | McDowell |
| Nearest City | Forest City |
| River/Stream | Second Broad River |
| Coordinates | 35.56260, -81.96130 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 210 ft |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 137 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 137 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| 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 | 07/20/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05451 |
| Federal ID | NC05451 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |