2nd Broad River Watershed Dam #11-24b
2nd Broad River Watershed Dam #11-24b is an earth dam located in Rutherford County, North Carolina, built in 1994. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About 2nd Broad River Watershed Dam #11-24b
The primary purpose of 2nd Broad River Watershed Dam #11-24b 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 35 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 110 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 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 03/10/2022.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Rutherford |
| Nearest City | Forest City |
| River/Stream | Second Broad River |
| Coordinates | 35.51550, -81.96170 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 860 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 | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/10/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05458 |
| Federal ID | NC05458 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |